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01.07.20

Transportation

Here's 3D models help cars position themselves without seeing the road

The 3D map will help keep cars in their correct lanes when sensors are blocked.

By G. Torbet, 01.07.20

12.29.19

China's alternative to GPS should be complete by mid-2020

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Mobile

China's alternative to GPS should be complete by mid-2020

Many Chinese phones are already prepared to use it.

By J. Fingas, 12.29.19

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12.10.19

Waze can warn you about unplowed roads during winter

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Mobile

Waze can warn you about unplowed roads during winter

You won't get stuck in snow just by following directions.

By J. Fingas, 12.10.19

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12.09.19

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Mobile

Google Maps for iOS gets Incognito Mode

It's also easier to delete your location history on Android.

By J. Fingas, 12.09.19

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11.30.19

Apple will take a 'deeper look' at disputed borders in Maps

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Internet

Apple will take a 'deeper look' at disputed borders in Maps

Don't expect changes to its Crimea map for Russian users, however.

By J. Fingas, 11.30.19

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11.13.19

Google Maps can pronounce place names in local languages

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Mobile

Google Maps can pronounce place names in local languages

It'll also link directly to Translate if you need more linguistic help.

By J. Fingas, 11.13.19

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11.04.19

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Robots

MIT and Ford help delivery robots navigate to your doorstep

Their technique doesn't require mapping areas in advance.

By C. Fisher, 11.04.19

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10.17.19

You can report traffic snarls in Google Maps for iOS

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Services

You can report traffic snarls in Google Maps for iOS

Google One is also offering rewards for buying the company's devices.

By J. Fingas, 10.17.19

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10.10.19

Google Maps is getting more detailed spoken walking directions

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Transportation

Google Maps is getting more detailed spoken walking directions

It could help vision-impaired people get around with more ease.

By K. Holt, 10.10.19

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09.30.19

Apple's improved Maps expand across the northeast US

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Apple's improved Maps expand across the northeast US

The region joins California and Texas in getting better maps and more features.

By K. Holt, 09.30.19

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Navigation

Here's 3D models help cars position themselves without seeing the road

China's alternative to GPS should be complete by mid-2020

Waze can warn you about unplowed roads during winter

Google Maps for iOS gets Incognito Mode

Apple will take a 'deeper look' at disputed borders in Maps

Google Maps can pronounce place names in local languages

MIT and Ford help delivery robots navigate to your doorstep

You can report traffic snarls in Google Maps for iOS

Google Maps is getting more detailed spoken walking directions

Apple's improved Maps expand across the northeast US

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