The use of AI by Google Maps utilised for launch of Immersive View tool, so users can preview their travel routes
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Google Maps Sued After Father Drives Off Collapsed Bridge
Google sued by family after father was allegedly directed by Google Maps off collapsed US bridge and to his death
Google Axes Waze Staff Amid Consolidation
Worrying sign for Waze? Six months after Alphabet merged its Waze and Google Maps teams, comes news of Waze layoffs
Apple Maps Receives Big Update To Help Local Businesses
Notable update to Apple Maps allows for addition of detailed business listings, photos, buttons and promotions across Apple ecosystem
Alphabet To Merge Waze And Google Maps Teams
CEO of Waze to depart Google after confirmation Waze and Google Maps teams will merge, as standalone Waze app to remain
Google I/O: Android 12 Boasts Major Redesign
Google I/O: With few hardware (Pixel etc) announcements, Google confirms massive redesign for Android 12, including new look and feel
Google Fined 100 Million Euros By Italian Antitrust Regulator
Stiff penalty imposed by Italian watchdog over Google's alleged decision to restrict access of one Italian firm to its Android Auto platform
Google Maps Adds Eco Friendly Routes
Eco option for cClimate change. Google Maps users will soon be able to compare the CO2 emissions of different available routes
Google Maps To Track Local Coronavirus Hotspots
Useful Covid-19 tracking data in your area. Google Maps will from this week being to show how prevalent coronavirus is in geographic areas
Google Adds Covid-19 Travel Alerts To Maps
Users will now receive data on how crowded trains and stations are likely to be and alerts on restrictions affecting public transport or border crossings
Huawei Mate 30 Cut Off From Google Apps
Goodbye Youtube and Gmail. Bootleg access to Google apps is shut down as US blacklisting bites
Google Maps To Get Speed Camera Alerts
Blow for councils as search engine confirms it is rolling out speed camera warnings to Google Maps
Google ‘Tracks Users Even With Location History Switched Off’
An AP investigation found a number of Google services tracked users even when they had explicitly switched off location tracking
‘Apple Cars’ To Add Street View Images To Maps
Company vehicles to hit the street in an effort to keep up with Google Maps
Google Maps Adds UK Public Transport Data
Train, bus, tram and ferry information is added to Google Maps in Great Britain
Google Adds GeoJSON Support For Mapping
Google has added support for the GeoJSON data format to the JavaScript Maps API, allowing developers to create richer maps
New Google Maps API Allows Embedded Website Maps
A new Google Maps Embed API makes it easier for Webmasters to insert Google Maps into their websites
Google Drops Saved Plus Searches And Saved Maps
Google's shakeup of its products continues as it drops some much loved features for Google+ and Google Maps
Google Maps Restores Multiple Destination Function
The redesign of Google Maps earlier this year left out one of its most useful features - the ability to create a map with m ...
Google Maps Helps Clear Minefields In Kosovo
HALO Trust says advanced positioning and navigation technology is making demining efforts less dangerous
Google Adds Italy, Bulgaria To Crowdsourced Mapping Programme
Google has extended its Map Maker programme to Italy, Bulgaria, Vatican City and San Marino, allowing users to add local details
Google Adds TARDIS Interior To StreetView
Fans of the Doctor can step into the 1960s police box outside the Earl’s Court station
How To Make Money From Maps In A World Dominated By Google
Jon Maron from INRIX says you can still run a maps business, as long as you don’t focus on navigation
Updated Google Maps App Arrives On iPhone, iPad
Users of Apple devices now have access to the updated Google Maps app that includes a number of enhancements
Google U-Turn Over Offline Maps Decision
In the wake of criticism, Google performs a quick u-turn over the decision to drop its offline Map function
Google Updates Maps App For Android
Google's improved Maps app for Android devices has arrived, but iOS users will have to wait a little longer
Google Earth Updates 3D Images
Google has added to its 3D photo imagery of locations around the world, while also adding Street View images to its mobile app
More Developer Interaction Touted For Google Maps
Developers now have the ability to better interact with Google Maps thanks to a new map layer
Google To Loan Out Street View Trekker Cameras
Google wants third-party organisations to help gather images from around the world to add to Google Maps
Google Confirms £831m Waze Navigation Purchase
Google has flexed its financial muscle and snapped up Waze, which had also been courted by Apple and Facebook