TechGoogleTechGoogleAndroid Users Can Finally Use Alternate Search and Payment Methods... but Only in IndiaIt's a part of a significant ruling against Google's antitrust practices.ByFlorence IonPublishedJanuary 25, 2023Comments (1)Save
TechNewsTechNewsBig Tech Companies Join Linux in Effort to Kill Google MapsThe companies include Meta, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, and TomTom, which together could facilitate a new wave…ByKyle BarrPublishedDecember 15, 2022Comments (61)Save
TechNewsTechNewsWaze Finally Gets In-Car Integration, but Most American Drivers Will Have to WaitOwners of two new Renault models will have Waze's navigation system built-in to their vehicles and usable without a…ByMack DeGeurinPublishedDecember 6, 2022Comments (9)Save
TechGoogleTechGoogleAndroid's Latest Update Lets You Share Digital Car KeysPlus, new features for Wear OS and an accessible Reading Mode for all.ByFlorence IonPublishedDecember 1, 2022Comments (5)Save
TechGoogleTechGoogleGoogle Maps' AR Live View Feature Will Now Point Out Shops, Coffee, and ATMsGoogle Maps will also offer filters to help you find EV charging stations and wheelchair-accessible establishments.ByFlorence IonPublishedNovember 17, 2022Comments (3)Save
TechNewsTechNewsGoogle Settings Still Confusing After $85 Million Lawsuit Over How Confusing They WereDon't want Google to get your location data? Don't even bother adjusting the "Location History" setting.ByThomas GermainPublishedOctober 5, 2022Comments (7)Save
TechGoogleTechGoogleGoogle Maps Will Now 'Vibe Check' Your Destination's Neighborhood For YouWeren't we using it for that already? The feature comes as part of Google's Search On '22 announcements.ByFlorence IonPublishedSeptember 28, 2022Comments (32)Save
TechNewsTechNewsTikTok's Comin' for Your Location, Tests 'Nearby' FeedThe feature aims to give users more local content to scroll through and is currently being tested in Southeast Asia.ByGabriella SoteloPublishedAugust 24, 2022Comments (1)Save
TechGoogleTechGoogleAerial View and Other Features Come to Google MapsGoogle Maps wants to help coordinate your summer plans with three new features.ByGabriella SoteloPublishedJuly 27, 2022Comments (9)Save
TechNewsTechNewsGoogle Maps Now Has a Label for LGBTQ+ Owned BusinessesSimilar to other labels, the idea is to help people direct customers to queer-owned businesses in their area.ByPassant RabiePublishedJune 22, 2022Comments (10)Save
TechNewsTechNewsAirbnb and Google Maps Introduce New Ways to Save Money/Stay Safe for Summer TravelThough there are limitations to the new features that might make them not-so-useful depending on where you go, or if…ByKyle BarrPublishedJune 14, 2022Comments (1)Save
TechGoogleTechGoogleGoogle's 'Dynamic World' Offers a Real-Time Sense of Humanity's Devastation of EarthIn addition to features to display the planet’s changes to environmental disasters, the company is promoting new air…ByKyle BarrPublishedJune 9, 2022Comments (1)Save
TechGoogleTechGoogleGoogle Brings Historical Photos to Street View Apps, Apple Music to WazeThe company's also made a cute little robot for taking new Street View pics.ByFlorence IonPublishedMay 24, 2022Save
TechGoogleTechGoogleAndroid Auto is Getting a Much-Needed MakeoverThe new split-screen interface will make it easier to use Maps and screen messages behind the wheel.ByFlorence IonPublishedMay 12, 2022Comments (3)Save
TechGoogleTechGoogleGoogle Is Cracking Down On Third-Party Call RecordingIf there's a beloved app you're using now, say goodbye before May 11.ByFlorence IonPublishedApril 21, 2022Comments (9)Save
How ToHow To10 Important Google Maps Settings You Probably Don't Know AboutTake advantage of these little-known features to get around a little easier.ByDavid NieldPublishedApril 13, 2022Comments (28)Save
TechNewsTechNewsSpotify Pulls Plug on Car View Feature, Offers Users No AlternativeThe company said it's "exploring" new ways to deliver the best in-car listening experience. Until it finds them, Car…ByJody SerranoPublishedNovember 27, 2021Comments (73)Save
TechGoogleTechGoogleNew Google Maps Features Will Help You Avoid Holiday Crowds This Shopping SeasonYou can see how busy the mall is, order groceries for ultra-fast pick-up, and generally avoid humanity.ByFlorence IonPublishedNovember 16, 2021Comments (2)Save
EartherConservationEartherConservationGoogle AR Brings Arctic Animals Into Your Living RoomGoogle rolled out five threatened Swedish species as part of its AR animals feature. Here's how you can hang out…ByMolly TaftPublishedOctober 13, 2021Save
TechGoogleTechGoogleGoogle Maps Adds Wildfire Layer to Help You Find the One Place That's Not BurningGoogle Maps will now make it easier to determine if a wildfire is on track to plow through your area.ByTom McKayPublishedSeptember 29, 2021Comments (2)Save