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On this day 19 years ago, Google Maps was launched
Google Maps may not have been the first of its kind, but it was a game-changer that has shaped the way we use digital maps for navigation
Map-based navigation applications are indispensable tools in this day and age. From giving out simple directions to displaying real-time traffic information, these apps are necessary utilities for modern-day smartphones.
On this day 11 years ago, Apple released its own disastrous Maps app
11 years ago, Apple launched its home-grown Apple Maps which became a laughing stock. Around a decade later, the app is better than ever
Just a few years ago, owning an iPhone was no guarantee that you'd be using Apple Maps for your navigation needs. In fact, it was the opposite as people overwhelmingly downloaded Google Maps the moment they set up their new iPhone. This negative trend toward Apple Maps harkens back to its disastrous launch 11 years ago and Apple's somewhat slow pace of updates, pushing people toward Google Maps as the quintessential maps application.
How to use Google Maps Immersive view
Scout a place virtually from the comfort of your couch before you travel.
Google Maps is one of the best and most popular apps out there that's packed with some impressive features like real-time routing, live traffic updates, and more. Just when you think the service can't get any better, Google finds new and impressive ways to improve the service with some neat features. One such feature that was recently added to Google Maps is called Immersive View. This particular feature, as the name suggests, offers an immersive view to get a better, more detailed look at a particular location in Google Maps.
Google Maps expands Immersive View to new cities and debuts glance directions
New updates are rolling out to Google Maps, bringing more immersive environments and features to help you while you travel.
Summer is just around the corner. And for some, that means taking a well-deserved break and going on vacation to let loose and have some fun. Whether you're planning to travel the world or just going on a local road trip, Google's bringing some interesting and useful features to Google Maps that will help you on your summer vacation. The company has shared three new updates coming to Maps with the expansion of Immersive View to new cities, glanceable directions, and also a new road trip planning feature on Google Maps for the web called Recents. Immersive View updates are now live, with glanceable directions and Recents rolling out over the next month.
Google 'Immersive View for routes' offers fantastic new ways to navigate
The new navigation feature will let users "feel" the trip before they actually take it.
Today Google announced a new and immersive way to navigate using Maps with the introduction of 'Immersive View for routes' during Google I/O 2023. The new navigation view for Google Maps utilizes all the best features it's rolled out for the platform over the past year and combines into one visually pleasing experience for your next trip. The new view will populate 3D buildings, vegetation, while also providing important details like air quality, traffic, and weather. The mode will be available starting in the summer and can be used for walks, drives and even cycling trips.
Google Maps steps up fight against fake contributions
Google details how it removed over 300 million fake contributions to its platform in 2022.
Google employs a lot of technology in order to prevent and keep false information on its platforms. But you might not realize that this also applies to Google Maps. While there probably aren't a lot of areas where false information can pop up, it does make use of public contributions through reviews, images, videos, and ratings of all your favorite and no so favorite places.These contributions are vital to the platform, giving users new ways to explore places they've never been and get a better idea of what to expect.
Google Maps delivers stunning and immersive experience with its latest update
Google Maps has been updated to offer an even more immersive experience using Live View and Street View.
Over the past year, Google Maps has really evolved, offering impressive features, that provide more immersive experiences. Now the firm is taking things to another level, leveraging AI and computer vision to take you places that you never thought possible within Google Maps. While you could previously take an aerial tour of locations, you'll now be able to immerse yourself by stepping into a small coffee shop or famous restaurant, check out your local surroundings with more details, and travel in an EV with more information.
Google Maps now delivers turn-by-turn navigation on Wear OS without a phone connection
Wear OS 3 users can now navigate without their phones as long as they use Google Maps and a compatible LTE smartwatch.
It's been a little over a year since the launch of Wear OS 3 on Samsung's Galaxy Watch 4. Since that time, we've seen a number of Wear OS 3 smartwatches arrive to market, most notably Google's own Pixel Watch. While Wear OS 3 was seen a number of improvements since its launch with a variety of updates, perhaps its most significant one has now arrived, allowing users to receive turn-by-turn navigation in Google Maps without the use of a connected smartphone.
Google will merge Waze and Maps teams in an attempt to streamline its business
In an attempt to streamline its business, Google will merge its Waze and Maps teams.
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Over the past few months, numerous companies have either made cuts, or shifted their business strategy in an attempt to readjust and right the ship for the upcoming year. In an effort to consolidate some of its work force, Google will apparently merge its Geo and Waze teams in order cut costs.
Google Maps' new Live View feature finally gives you a real reason to use AR
Google Maps has been updated, offering Search with Live View, enhanced EV charging station details, and more.
A couple of months ago, Google introduced new features that would be coming to Maps. The update offered a more immersive experience, the ability to understand neighborhoods better, eco-friendly routing, and also a new option in Live View that would allow users to search for various points of interest. Now, Search with Live View is finally rolling out for Android and iOS users in Los Angeles, London, New York, Paris, San Francisco, and Tokyo.
Google is all set to roll out several new updates to Maps over the next few months, but it detailed a bunch of those upcoming features today at its Search On event. According to Google, all these new features are a part of its effort to make Maps more immersive to use. We already got a taste of this new "visual-first" Maps experience at Google IO, but there are a bunch of new features to check out.
New Google Maps update will benefit tourists, cyclists, friends and family
Google Maps has been updated with new features including ehnanced aerial views, improved biking routes, and location-sharing notifications.
Just in time for summer, Google Maps is getting a new update that will bring aerial views of the world's most popular destinations, improved biking directions with enhanced details about routes, and a safer way to stay connected with friends and family.
Google Maps' new Nearby Traffic widget starts rolling out to users
The new Google Maps Nearby Traffic widget has started rolling out to users. It helps you check the traffic conditions around you right from your homescreen.
Last week, Google talked about an upcoming Google Maps widget that would help users check real-time traffic predictions right on their homescreen. At the time, the company said that the widget would roll out to users "in the coming weeks," but it seems like the widget has already started showing up for some users.
Google Maps now lets you check the air quality around you
Google Maps has rolled out a new air quality layer to help users quickly monitor the air quality index (AQI). Read on.
Google Maps can do a lot more than just help you get around. It can also help you avoid tolls, find cheaper gas, navigate inside buildings and airports, and even discover nearby e-scooters. And now it can also let you check the air quality around you.
Google Street View turns 15 ushering in new app features and tools
Google Street View is turning 15 and, in order to celebrate the moment, Google is bringing historical images to its mobile apps.
Back in 2007, Street View started as an ambitious idea to document the world like it had never been documented before, capturing photos of streets and locations in 360-degrees. Fast forward 15 years, and that same idea has gone on to capture over 220 billion images across 100 countries and territories. For its 15 year anniversary, Google is celebrating by unlocking its historical images for mobile apps and debuting a brand new camera.
Google I/O 2022 Recap: Everything you need to know from Google’s big tech event
We have rounded up the major announcement from Google I/O 2022. Here's everything you need to know from the event.
Google I/O 2022 is done and dusted, and boy is there so much exciting stuff to talk about. While Google I/O has traditionally remained a software-focused event, the story was a bit different this year. The new Pixel hardware stole the show this time around, as Google not only announced the Pixel 6a and Pixel Watch but also gave us an early look at the upcoming Pixel 7 series and the Pixel Tablet.
Google Maps gets new "immersive view" for cities, landmarks, and more
Google has introduced the new "Immersive View" in Google Maps that'll allow you to get a better, more intuitive look at different locations.
Google announced a bunch of new features and additions to its services at the Google I/O 2022 developer conference today. Perhaps the one that stands out the most, and is also likely to be used the most in the future, is the new "Immersive View" in Google Maps. Immersive View, as the name suggests, will allow you to get a better, more detailed look at a particular location in the Google Maps application. It's essentially a new way to experience what a location, landmark, or even a restaurant will be like.
Google Maps adds more traffic information and new iPhone features
Google Maps is rolling out new traffic and navigation features on all platforms, and iPhone owners get a few extra goodies.
Google Maps is still the best mapping service around, and Google is constantly adding new features. Today the company announced a few changes to how maps are displayed on mobile, as well as a handful of new features exclusively for Apple devices to take advantage of newer iOS functionality.
Google Maps testing new "Dock to bottom" button on desktop
Google Maps is testing a new feature that makes jumping between different locations and businesses much quicker.
Google Maps is one of the best mapping services around, with an ever-growing array of features to make going from Point A to Point B easier. However, comparing data between different locations and businesses in Google Maps can be difficult, as the desktop site and mobile apps only have one information panel (on the left side). Thankfully, it looks like Google is testing a new feature that will make switching between listings a bit faster.
Google announces new Maps features for shoppers ahead of the holiday rush
Google has announced a bunch of new features for Google Maps to helps shoppers avoid the rush during the upcoming holiday season.
Google rolled out a host of new features for Google Maps last month to help users reduce their carbon footprint. The new sustainability features aimed to help users select eco-friendly routes for their commute, get bike and scooter sharing information, and use the Lite navigation feature while riding a bike. Now, Google is rolling out another set of tools for the service to help shoppers and travelers avoid the holiday rush.