On its 15th anniversary, Google Maps has got a new logo. The app has also been redesigned for iOS and Android. The change took place on February 6th and has now officially released for both the platforms. Read More
Dark Mode Has Started Rolling Out On Gmail And Maps
Google has released the dark mode for Gmail last month but it was only available to a select number of Android users. The official roll out for all devices supporting Android 10 has now begun and you will soon receive the dark mode update on Gmail. Maps will also be receiving this update very soon. Read More
Google Adds Incognito Mode On Maps
Google has been focusing more on user privacy and security in the recent times and it has now introduced the Incognito mode on Google Maps. This new feature works similar to the incognito mode on Chrome and will not save any of the user’s Maps search history in their Google account. Read More
Street View Feature Is Now Available On Google Maps For Android
Google’s Street View feature has finally made its way into Android phones after being available on the Web for many years. This feature is very handy when a user wants to check the view of any street on Maps and explore the nearby landmarks and locations. Read More
Google Maps Is Testing ‘Off-Route’ Feature For Indian Taxis
Google Maps is on a serious role these days where they have been adding new features frequently to enhance the user experience. Now, they are testing a new feature called off-route which is basically aimed at helping people who use taxis in India. So this feature will let these people know instantly if their taxi is off course from the given route while not informing the taxi driver about it. Read More
Google Maps Starts Showing Live Speed Info While Navigating
Google Maps Now Allows Users To Check Popular Menus
Google Maps is slowly evolving into a very handy app for users who don’t want to switch between Apps while navigating. Gone are the days when all you could do is navigate and search for routes to your destination on Maps. The company has now introduced a new feature where it shows all the popular dishes from restaurants directly on Maps. Read More
Google Maps Adds Public Event Feature
Users can now create and mark their own “Public Events” on Google Maps. The feature is not fully released for android devices, and it is only available for a limited number of users right now. Google has listed the steps to add events on Google Maps on their support page, but it will only work if you already have the feature on your phone. Read More
Google Maps Rolls Out AR Navigation For Select Users
Google has started launching its Augmented Reality feature on Google Maps, which is being currently tested by a few number of users in the US. The AR feature will allow users to see a mix of camera imagery and animations that will show on the Maps screen such as arrows, landmarks, animated creatures. This way you can know how to reach your destination while also knowing what’s around you on the phone screen. Read More
Google Maps On Android To Make Use Of Google Assistant For Navigation
Google is updating the Maps App for Android today and will be including the the option for users to navigate with the help of Google Assistant within the App. The company wants to make the navigation experience less compact and more driver-friendly and is making sure that Assistant is always there to help while driving. Google had confirmed the update back in I/O 2018 and it is now finally rolling out for all Android users. Read More