Tag: Google Maps
Google Maps 8.1 update adds Terrain View to features
Coming up a bit behind schedule, Google has pushed out one last app to update this week. Google Maps, which now goes by the...
Google Maps transit improved in Chicago, Vancouver, and the UK
Google seems to update Maps on a near continuous basis. And once again another update has been detailed by the Google team. This time...
Google Maps 8.0 offline maps have better controls and expiry date
Google has just recently updated its Maps app, but a subtle yet extremely useful change was sort of overshadowed by most of the new...
Google Maps update works with Uber, has lane detection for driving
Google Maps is releasing an update, which is rolling out incrementally to users. This update provides us with a lot more utility than we’ve come...
Google Maps update has some hidden changes
Google has rolled out a series of updates to some of its Android apps, including Google Maps. While the official changelog for Maps mentions...
Google now pushing “new” Google Maps to all desktops
Google has announced they are beginning to push the latest Google Maps refresh. This was originally shown during Google I/O 2013, and has been...
Three quick and easy ways to reduce data usage on your Android device
With shared or tiered data plans fast becoming the new normal, many of us will want to find ways to maximize the small pool...
Google Maps dynamic rerouting helps users outsmart traffic
Google has just announced a new feature for Google Maps that will help drivers and travelers maneuver through busy streets during rush hour. Starting...
Waze is looking for beta testers to drive new features to their app
Waze, the crowdsourced information service which brings you information about your commute, is looking for beta testers. Though the desired results aren’t exactly known...
Google Maps 7.5 update brings Gmail integration
Google has recently begun rolling out a new version of Maps. This one bumps the version from 7.4 to 7.5 and it looks like...
Google Street View adds subways, airports, and train stations to the mix
Google Maps is great for exploring areas you may never get to, or scoping out those which you’ll be visiting soon. Often times, that...
Google Maps extends Waze incident reports to 46 new territories
"Outsmarting traffic jams" is every commuter's or driver's fantasy, but technology that offers that promise is only useful if it supports one's local roads....