Google is letting some of its select users test the augmented reality (AR) navigation feature for Google Maps -- a feature that would provide people with directions from the phone's camera in real time. According to a report by The Verge, David Pierce from The Wall Street Journal got hands-on experience of the AR navigation feature. "While it isn't likely to be your primary turn-by-turn option, it's a huge step... Read More
Google Maps has been updated with a range of new features in India last year. The Maps app has received several features in the last few months like auto-rickshaw mode, estimated ride fare information, suggested routes and more. Google Maps is now getting a new feature that will show the departure or arrival time for car navigation. This will basically enable users to reach office on time. The estimated departure... Read More
Google on Monday introduced a new feature in its Maps where commuters in Delhi will be able to see auto rickshaws under the "public transport" mode in Maps. By selecting the mode, commuters will be able to view suggested routes for the ride as well as the estimated auto-rickshaw fares, making it easier for them to plan their trips, Google said in a statement. The new feature can be found... Read More
Google has released support for hashtags on Maps for Android devices that would help users to discover recommended as well as new places. The company confirmed support for hashtags rolled out globally on Android devices, TechCrunch reported late on Monday. The search-engine giant suggests that users can add up to five specific and useful hashtags per review and place them at the end of the review to make the text... Read More
Google is rolling out a capability on Maps that would let users connect with business profiles in the nearby locations, helping them with the opportunity to ask questions while looking for things to do and places to go or shop. "You'll see your messages with the businesses you connect with via 'Business Profiles' in the side menu, within the Google Maps app on both, Android, as well as iOS devices,"... Read More
In recent times, Google has faced a lot of criticism over reports which stated that the search giant is tracking users location data even with the location services turned off. Google has now updated its Help Page and confirmed that it's indeed collecting location data even when the users turn off location data, but the purpose is to 'improve Google experience.' Previously, the Help Page stated: "You can turn off... Read More
Google is working on bringing new India-specific features to Google Maps. Google is making this move to address unique challenges and opportunities in the sub-continent, a senior company official said. Since the start of 2018, Google has been rolling out new features to Maps now and then, and going forward, users in India will see more India-specific features on the platform. "Google Maps is not just about navigating from point... Read More
Google Maps has added a new feature that will give users the option to choose vehicles to show where there are, while they use the driving navigation to reach their destination. This is quite similar to the Mario Day Easter egg that Google Maps had, which swapped the blue navigation arrow to Mario and his kart. Munish Dabas, a User Experience (UX) Engineer with the Google Maps team was the... Read More
People have been using Google Maps to navigate their way in and out of everywhere for a long time now. While Google Maps has aided public in commuting via transit whether it be train, buses or cycling there has been no service which would cater specially to the physically disabled by letting them know about appropriate places which would be accessible by someone on a wheelchair, especially in their close... Read More
Google at its event in New Delhi today introduced new features to the Google Maps platforms. We all know how challenging it's to find an address in India- be it a food delivery guy or cab driver, they'll face difficulties while finding a destination address. Google is looking to solve these issues and introduced three new features to the platform today. The major one is the Plus Codes feature, an... Read More
Google is pushing a new update to its standalone navigation app, Google Maps, specifically designed for Indian users. The latest update adds new shortcuts on the home screen to explore the prime features of the app in just a few quick taps. Google also promises that they have made the new home screen to load fast. “We’re also making sure the new home screen loads fast – so the millions... Read More
Google is updating the Android version of Google Maps with Multiple Destinations feature that exists on its desktop version. To be precise, users will start seeing a new plus icon underneath the directions field in Maps. The users can hit that plus icon to add a third destination to stop at. After the third, users can still add a fourth destination, fifth, and so on. According to Android Police and... Read More
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