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Google Maps Now Has Immersive View for Routes, Updated Colors

Tim October 26, 2023 5

Last year at Google I/O, the Maps team introduced Immersive View. Using AI, Google created an explorable digital model of supported areas using billions of Street View and aerial images. The end result is pretty sweet, and now, Immersive View for Routes has...

Google Maps Now Shows Toll Prices, Improved Details Like Stop Signs and Traffic Lights

Tim April 5, 2022 18

First previewed for a very limited group of users in August of last year, Google Maps is making toll estimation on your routes official and available to everyone. In addition, users will begin to see enhanced navigation details, perfect for those who are...

You Can Now Follow and Get Alerts From Your Favorite Places on Google Maps

Tim October 25, 2018

Google Maps is rolling out a new feature to users this month -- the ability to follow your favorite places and receive alerts directly from them. Let's say you like a certain boutique, but you keep missing out on all of their awesome sales. With this new...

Q&A, FAQ Section Rolling Out to Google Maps Listings

Tim August 16, 2017 3

There's likely been a time when you've had a question concerning a place you were thinking about going to. For example, maybe you're curious about outside seating at a local eatery or want to know about parking at a particular business. Well, Google Maps has a...

That Blue Dot in Google Maps Now Shows Your Direction

Tim September 20, 2016 40

In a Google Maps update that was first given to beta testers, as we've seen it for what seems like a couple of weeks now, the blue dot that indicates your location will now also indicate your direction. Not that this needs to be broken down any further, but...

Google Maps Updated With Improved Typography, Areas of Interest

Tim July 25, 2016 7

An update for Google Maps will affect users on Android, desktop, as well as iOS, bringing a cleaner look, improved typography, and much more. As you would assume, when looking over a city in Maps, there is a lot of information, all condensed until you zoom in....

Google Maps Integrates Ride Services With Dedicated ETA Tab, Fare Estimates

Tim March 15, 2016 29

Starting today, users of Uber can simply open up the Google Maps app, plug in a destination, then get detailed information on whether an Uber is the best option for you to get somewhere. Usually, if you want to use Uber, you must open their app, hail a car,...

Waze 4.0 Launches on Google Play, Fancy ETA Panel and Improved Power Consumption

Tim March 10, 2016 37

After much teasing, Waze 4.0 is officially available on Google Play, bringing a gang of changes to Android users. Inside, Waze has "significantly" reduced battery consumption, while also incorporating an entirely redesigned reporting menu for sharing road...