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Google Maps Adds More Cities for Real-Time Bikeshare Info

Tim July 17, 2019

For those who bikeshare, Google is rolling out real-time information directly into Google Maps for 24 cities across the globe. From Barcelona to Los Angeles, you can now find bikeshare hubs, as well as see how many bikes are available at the hubs. Supported...

Google Maps Will Now Show Traffic Delays for Buses, Predict Public Transit Crowdedness

Tim June 27, 2019

Starting today in nearly 200 cities, you'll begin seeing two new features in Google Maps: Live traffic delays for buses and crowdedness predictions. Both are pretty self explanatory, but just in case, let's go over it. As Google explains in its announcement,...

Google Maps Can Now Show You Photos of Popular Dishes at Restaurants

Tim May 30, 2019

I heard a long time ago that if you go to a restaurant and there are pictures of food on the menu, don't expect anything life changing to come out of that kitchen. In direct opposition of this, Google is making an effort to turn restaurant menus into a very...

Incognito Mode Coming Soon for Google Maps

Tim May 8, 2019

Google announced this week during IO that an Incognito Mode will soon be coming to Google Maps. Incognito Mode has been one of the Chrome browser's greatest features, allowing folks to browse the web without any of their movements being stored in search...

Google Maps Now Has Real-Time Charging Port Availability for EV Drivers

Tim April 23, 2019

While you can already find location information for EV charging stations via your favorite navigational app, Google Maps announced this week that it is integrating real-time availability information, taking the guessing game out of charging your electric...

Google Maps Can Now Find a Lime Scooter or eBike in 80+ Cities Across the Globe

Tim March 4, 2019

Originally available in only 13 cities, you can now find a Lime scooter or e-bike in more than 80 cities across the globe using Google Maps. When you need to only travel a short distance, Google will recommend Lime as a quick transit option, how far away the...

Speed Limits in Google Maps, They are Here After All These Years

Kellen January 20, 2019

Two years after starting a limited trial run, Google Maps is getting speed limits while navigating. We made it, guys. The new addition starting arrive to more users this week and is confirmed to be rolling out widely in the US, UK, and Denmark. As we noted...

Bwoop Bwoop: Google Maps Users Spotting Icons and Audible Alerts for Speed Traps

Tim January 16, 2019

Spotted by at least one user, visual icons and audible warnings for speed traps are being displayed inside of Google Maps, bringing the app just a tiny bit closer to the awesomeness that is Waze. According to this user, the speed traps icons are viewable when...