CaliGypsyGurlflipped into Mathematics, Space, Science, Gadgets & TechnologyGoogle Maps just got three killer upgrades — and one will save you a ton of timeTom's Guide - Tom PritchardIt’s hard to imagine a time when you couldn’t use Google Maps to get around, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be improved. The good news is a bunch of …
AvatarKam Meyerflipped into Websites, Pocasts & TechGoogle Maps just got a new navigation feature you'll definitely want to trybgr.com - Chris SmithApple launched Apple Maps a few years ago to cut its reliance on Google services, at a time when Google Maps was a must-have addition to the iPhone …
Mikeflipped into Everything ElseGoogle Launches Global Refresh Of Google MapsForbes - Gordon Kelly08/23 Update below. This post was originally published on August 20 Right now, Apple is gunning for Google Maps. So far in 2020, the company has radically overhauled Apple Maps, prioritized international expansion and made big Apple Maps upgrades a pillar of iOS 14. Google’s concern is obvious but …
3zaireflipped into Cool DIY tipsEveryone needs to know this new Google Maps trickbgr.com - Chris SmithGoogle Maps is really simple to use, even compared to other navigation apps. Just fire up the app, and Google will show you where you are on the map. …
H3AdhuNTrflipped into SCIENCE | SPACEGPS rules everything. A new satellite launch keeps a big upgrade rollingverified_publisherCNET - Jon SkillingsIt's a lot more than just driving directions. Managed by the US Space Force, GPS factors into a huge amount of the high-tech world we live in.
Mehran Aziziflipped into Mobile Technology & AppsWaze just got an incredibly useful Google Maps featurebgr.com - Chris SmithWaze, the other popular Google navigation app, keeps getting better just like its Google Maps sibling. Both apps offer great experiences and have …
Warren Campbellflipped into Dogfather News BitesFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoNew Google Maps and Waze features just rolled outbgr.com - Chris SmithGoogle has not one but two popular navigation apps, which it updates continuously. Some of those updates bring significant changes to the apps, while …
Shane Leschasinflipped into APPLE UPROOTEDGoogle Maps is getting a lot more detailverified_publisherThe Verge - Jon PorterGoogle Maps is being redesigned to make it easier to distinguish between natural features in the environment, whether they’re mountainous ice caps, deserts, beaches, or dense forests. Google says the new maps will be available in the 220 countries and territories currently supported by Google Maps, …
azzabiflipped into entertaining and technologyGoogle Maps now shows COVID-19 hot spotsverified_publisherMashable - Stan SchroederThe new feature is available in all countries where Google Maps is available, but the data won't have the same level of precision everywhere. Google is adding another tool to help us stay safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic. On Wednesday, the company announced a new feature in Google Maps: An info layer …
keithprdflipped into Gadget +Google Maps comes to Apple's watchOS and CarPlay dashboardverified_publisherTechCrunch - Frederic LardinoisGoogle Maps is now also available on the Apple Watch so you can get your walking, biking and driving directions right on your wrist. Don’t expect to get a full-blown Maps app on your wrist, though. The new app is mostly focused on giving you directions to known places (think home, work, etc.). To …
Shane Leschasinflipped into APPLE UPROOTEDFour new things you can do with Google Mapsverified_publisherCNN - By Alexis BenvenisteNew York (CNN Business) — Google Maps is rolling out new features to make the app more focused on community engagement. It's part of Google Maps' evolution from a directions app to a search-and-answer engine for businesses and customers. These are the newest updates to Google Maps: Community feed …
TNWflipped into PluggedGoogle Maps will now display number of COVID-19 cases in an areaverified_publisherTNW - Ivan MehtaAs the holiday season is getting close, many folks might be planning to travel someplace. However, because of the coronavirus pandemic, it’s important to take precautions and know the situation of the area you’re visiting. To help you with that, Google Maps is rolling out new information related to …
archwizardflipped into Smart Mobile TechHow to Scan Your Surroundings with Google Maps Live View to Calibrate Your Locationgadgethacks.com - Tommy PalladinoGoogle Maps Live View is already one of the more useful examples of augmented reality on smartphones that is available to the average consumer …
The GuardianAug 19, 2020Google Maps gets worldwide visual overhaulverified_publisherThe Guardian - Alex HernUpdated version promises ‘more vibrant’ representation of natural features and built environment Google Maps is getting a visual overhaul worldwide, finally letting users distinguish forest from floodplain, and desert from snowfield, at a glance. Alongside the changes to natural environments, a new …
archwizardflipped into Tech | Gear | InternetGoogle Maps now shows a lot more information about wildfiresverified_publisherMashable - Sasha LekachMapped boundaries show exactly where they're burning. Raging blazes in both California and Colorado make Google's new wildfire warning features all the more relevant. The company's crisis response team released an updated alert system for wildfires in Google Search and on Google Maps on Thursday. …
CaliGypsyGurlflipped into Mathematics, Space, Science, Gadgets & TechnologyThis new Google Maps feature may completely change how you use the appbgr.com - Andy MeekOne of the things I’ve been fascinated to watch over the past year or more, in a way that certainly pre-dates the coronavirus pandemic, is the extent …
Avatarcrosscourierflipped into Tech TidbitsGoogle's Assistant Driving Mode may finally be arriving soonandroidpolice.com - Richard GaoRead update Google already has an in-car navigation UI in the form of Android Auto, as well as a future replacement in the form of the Assistant …
Oct 20, 2020Gamers are fixing Microsoft Flight Simulator with Google Mapstechradar.com - Jess WeatherbedWhen Microsoft’s highly-anticipated Flight Simulator 2020 was released earlier this year, the hype for exploring stunning real-world locations had …
TNWflipped into AppsGoogle Maps just became much more accurate (and colorful)verified_publisherTNW - Napier LopezIf 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 to be, but …
MIT Technology ReviewSep 24, 2020Google Maps now shows you where covid-19 cases are spikingMIT Technology Review - Charlotte JeeThe news: Google Maps has added a new feature that lets people see the number of covid-19 cases per 100,000 people for any given area, with a label …
Tom's Guideflipped into Tom's Guide: Full EditionGoogle Maps just got a big upgrade — and it will make your life easierTom's Guide - Adam IsmailA long-awaited update to Google Maps finally appears to be reaching users now. First spotted by some users earlier this summer, Google Maps now …
Dr. Paul Cesariniflipped into Mobile Tech WeeklyGoogle Maps starts widely displaying traffic lights on Android🚦androidpolice.com - Hagop KavafianEarlier this summer, Google Maps started displaying traffic lights for some users. Although that appeared to be an experimental feature, as none of …
