Google Maps is a navigation app developed by Google. It provides functionality for getting directions, street-level viewing of locations, real-time location tracking, and satellite viewing.
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Google Maps adds new AR tools to help you get around town
Not content to just launch new hardware this week, Google today revealed a few updates to Maps that should make the platform a bit more useful for getting around -- and a little more futuristic, too. Specifically, Google is expanding the augmented reality (AR) capabilities within ...
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Google Maps is getting a UI for driving — and it looks a lot like Android Auto
Android Police has spotted a new user interface on Google Maps. It looks useful, if you use Maps, but it also looks a lot ...
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Google Maps now has a COVID-19 layer because 2020
Google Maps added a COVID-19 layer to help keep track of coronavirus case counts in different areas. You can also see if ...
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Browsing your saved spots on Google Maps just got a lot simpler
Google is revamping the Saved tab on Maps to make it easier to sort through your fav'ed locations. Here's what to expect ...
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Google Maps just became much more accurate (and colorful)
If you've used Google Maps for any length of time, you've probably noticed an occasional quirk: unless you're using the satellite view, the colors of the maps don't necessarily reflect the natural features of the real world. Sure, streets and corners will be where they are supposed ...
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Google Maps now tells you when a face mask is required on public transport
Google Maps launched a bunch of features yesterday to help you get more information about your government's coronavirus-related regulations. As cities are opening up around the world, authorities are enforcing new rules for public transit to maintain safety and social distancing. The ...
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Google Maps data shows which European countries took lockdown most seriously
A substantial part of humanity is slowly emerging from weeks of lockdown. What we have experienced is truly rare: a real global threat, menacing to all wherever we lived. But how did humanity respond to this pandemic? Did people consistently stay at home as most governments asked ...
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Google Maps makes it easier to share your location with Plus Codes -- no address required
When you need to give someone your location, you usually point them to an address. Here in NYC, you often point them to an intersection instead. But sometimes an address is just difficult to find -- or you don't have one at all. For those purposes, Google introduced Plus codes ...
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Google Maps can now highlight wheelchair-accessible businesses
Google today announced a major accessibility update for Maps in recognition of Global Accessibility Awareness Day: the app now makes it much easier to find wheelchair-accessible locations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oWsAMwJ-ks To activate the feature, simply head on over ...
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How to use Google Maps' new Takeout and Delivery shortcuts
Google just rolled out new shortcuts for Maps that allow you to find takeout and delivery restaurants -- and not a moment ...
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How to add Spotify to Google Maps for your road tunes
Google Maps has a feature that lets you play music directly on the map interface. You can connect your Spotify tunes -- here's ...
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Artist fakes Google Maps traffic jam with 99 phones
Google Maps changed GPS navigation forever, in part by making it accessible to everyone, in part by helping provide accurate ...
