Google Maps adds an ‘Immersive View’ of major cities
Pan around popular tourist destinations directly from your phone.
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Google Maps is getting toll pricing and other route details
The update should make planning your next road trip even easier.
Google disables user-submitted Maps placements in Ukraine, Russia and Belarus
Users claim Maps is being used by the Russian military to coordinate air strikes.
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Google disables Maps live traffic in Ukraine following Russian invasion
The traffic data may have put Ukranians at risk.
Google Maps explains how it tackles review bombing
Machine learning systems examine content and look for patterns like a burst of one-star reviews.
Google Maps adds a dedicated 'lite' navigation mode for cyclists
You won't need to enter the full turn-by-turn interface to use the feature.
Google wants to streamline the tricky process of assigning addresses in rural areas
Address Maker is a free Android app to help make things easier for governments and non-profits.
Google Maps will roll out wildfire tracking worldwide
Google's Tree Canopy tool will also show data for 100 cities by next year.
Android Auto can now realign Google Maps for right-hand drive cars
This one's for you, Brits.
Some stubborn but clever person put Google Maps on the NES
A hacker made a nine-year-old Google April Fool's joke a reality.
Google Maps now shows Bird e-bike and scooter rentals, too
Google just yesterday announced it will also show available rentals from Spin, one of Bird's many competitors.
Google Maps will show you the nearest available Spin e-bike or scooter
You'll find Spin vehicles as an option in the bicycle and public transportation tab.
Google Maps for iOS gets dark mode and new location sharing features
A new update also adds more widgets.
Google Maps' new features are designed to help you navigate life after lockdown
Maps can now predict trains' and buses' levels of crowdedness in more locations.
Google removes Maps targeting Thai dissidents and activists
Custom maps are now being used as political weapons.
Google's new support website will help you locate local US food banks
Find Food Support contains resources to help you find access to free and affordable food.
Google makes it easier to find businesses with gender-neutral restrooms
It's also expanding the availability of bike-share information in Maps.
Everything Google announced at I/O 2021
Android 12, Wear OS, LaMDA and more.
Google Maps improvements benefit pedestrians and drivers alike
Brake softly, walk tall.
Google will let you delete the last 15 minutes of your search history
Android 12 is in line for some useful privacy upgrades.
