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Google Maps will work even if you are driving inside a tunnel

Google Maps is the go-to navigation app for millions of users across the globe, be it on their smartphones or vehicles. However, one area where Google Maps failed to offer its services, which, surprisingly, Google-owned Waze has done for years, is providing navigation inside tunnels. Thankfully, that is going to change soon. It is known […]

By Sagar Naresh
3 months ago

Google announces new apps and features for Android Auto and Google Built-in at CES 2024

At CES 2024, Google announced new features for Android Auto and Google Built-in that are mainly related to Google Maps and electric vehicles (EVs). Along with that, the company has released new applications for Google Built-in. Let’s take a look. Google Maps will use EV battery information for trip planning through Android Auto Electric vehicles […]

By Abid Iqbal Shaik
3 months ago

Google Maps seemingly getting a 3D update on app & Android Auto

The popular navigation app, Google Maps, seems to be getting a new update that is rolling out gradually that shows 3D building during navigation on Android and iOS, along with Android Auto. Google Maps has supported showing 3D buildings for quite a while, but now the ability arrives when you turn on navigation as well. […]

By Sagar Naresh
3 months ago

Google Maps ‘Driving Mode’ may be discontinued in 2024

After doing away with the ‘Assistant Driving Mode' in 2022, Google Maps may get rid of the ‘Driving Mode' feature from its Android app. In an APK Insight post, some strings of code reveal that Google Maps Driving Mode will bid adieu in February 2024. The strings of codes found in the latest Google Maps […]

By Sagar Naresh
4 months ago

Google Maps is about to get a bunch of new features in India

Google is preparing to bring new features to its Maps app in India starting in January. These additions will improve the Maps experience with better information, navigation, and AR features. Furthermore, Google is partnering with India's Open Network for Digital Commerce to provide metro schedules and bookings in Maps. This feature will be coming to […]

By Mihai Matei
4 months ago

Google will no longer have access to your Maps Location History

Google Maps is adopting a new Location History policy, wherein the user's Location Timeline will be saved on-device rather than on Google's servers. In addition, the company announced new encryption tools and auto-delete settings. Location History is turned off by default, according to Google. However, if users enable this feature, their Location Timeline, containing information […]

By Mihai Matei
4 months ago

Google Maps in Android Auto can now save parking location

Google Maps on Android and iOS allows you to save your car’s parking location in the app. This feature comes in handy in places with large parking areas where it is easy to forget the exact location where you parked your car. To use this functionality, open Google Maps on your phone once you park […]

By Abid Iqbal Shaik
4 months ago

Google Maps for Android Auto also gets updated colors

After recently picking up updated colors and refreshed UI for the Android app, Google Maps is rolling out the updated colors for Android Auto as well. The Google Maps updated colors bring warm colors, with grass now showing up in mint, while roads are now painted gray. The updated Google Maps colors that were previously […]

By Sagar Naresh
5 months ago

Google Maps gets some fresh new colors for its UI

After rolling out new features, including Immersive View for routes, more detailed navigation, and transit filters, Google is painting Google Maps with some new colors for its UI. These colors bring a refreshing take to the most popular navigation maps. For instance, a lighter shade of green is used for parks and nature. Thanks to […]

By Sagar Naresh
5 months ago

Google Maps adds a slew of new features to make navigation better

The most popular navigation app, Google Maps, is getting some new features that will elevate your navigation experience. Notably, Google Maps is getting improved transit directions, emoji reactions, and collaborative lists. All these new features have been added to Google Maps, so users can get around places much more easily and conveniently in the upcoming […]

By Sagar Naresh
5 months ago

Android Auto update to bring improved Google Maps design

Android Auto has received several design improvements over the years, but most of those improvements have been minor ones. The updates that brought major improvements to Android Auto have been few and far between. Now, Google is bringing a minor design improvement to Google Maps to make it look a little more modern. As spotted […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
5 months ago

Google Maps rolls out Immersive view, detailed navigation & more

Google is rolling out AI powers for its Maps application. Notably, Google Maps is getting the ‘Immersive view for routes' feature that was announced during the Google I/O event. Apart from ‘Immersive views for routes', Google Maps is also getting Google Lens in Maps and EV charging station information. Using the ‘Immersive view for routes' […]

By Sagar Naresh
6 months ago

Google adds more accessibility features to its Android apps

Using Google apps is getting much more accessible for users with disabilities, as Google has added many new accessibility features to its products. Google Assistant, Google Chrome, Google Maps, and other Google apps are picking up new accessibility features that will make people's lives easier. Google Maps gets a screen reader for the live view accessibility […]

By Sagar Naresh
6 months ago

Google Maps receives a design update on Android Auto

According to the latest reports, Google Maps on Android Auto is all set to receive a couple of updates, one of which will bring a slight design change on how things appear on your car screen. In the latest Google Maps update (independent of the Android Auto version), a new design is rolling out for […]

By Sagar Naresh
9 months ago

Google Maps bug may have become an official Android Auto feature

Back in February, Google Maps gained a much-welcomed feature that allowed the app to simultaneously be shown in Android Auto dashboards and on connected Samsung and Android smartphones. But you might also remember that this addition was short-lived. It turned out this was an unintended feature or, if you will, a bug. And Google Maps […]

By Mihai Matei
10 months ago

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