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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
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 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
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 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 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
Google has been trying to actively improve the user experience for it’s Apps and has been coming up with numerous updates which includes the Dark Mode. The dark theme is already available in many of the Google Apps and the company want’s to put it to use on Maps as well. Now, the users can choose to select between the light and dark theme and they can do that easily while navigating. Read More
Google has been lately adding a lot of new features to the Google Maps, to make the user experience much better than ever. Google announced in a blog post today that it will adding a new set of features including personalized traffic data, support for ‘mixed-mode’ commutes, real-time bus and train tracking, and integration with Apple Music, Google Play Music and Spotify. Read More
