Engadget

Google Maps for iOS gets Incognito Mode

You no longer need an Android phone if you want to keep your Google Maps activity (mostly) private. Google is rolling out Incognito Mode to iOS users as of today, giving you the same ability to search ...
Engadget

Google Maps may soon highlight well-lit streets for walkers

Google Maps is great for getting directions while driving and using public transport, but in the last year it has been rolling out more features focused on traveling by foot as well. Recently, the ...
The Verge

Google Maps will speak the names of foreign places so you can ask for directions without shame

Jay Peters is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Google Maps is incredibly useful when you’re navigating a country you ...
WSET

Google Maps will tell you where police are hiding on roadways

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX/WTTE) - In a new effort to compete with traffic app Waze, Google Maps is adding new features to its update, including the ability to see where officers are catching speeders.
autoevolution

New Google Maps Feature Will Prevent Losing Navigation Right When You Need It

Google has recently been spotted working on a new Google Maps feature that will reduce battery usage; it's still in the works ...
autoevolution

Google Announces the Biggest Google Maps Update of the Year: Gemini Now Available

The search giant has recently announced Gemini for Google Maps navigation; the new assistant also supports traffic reporting ...
BGR

This Google Maps Trick Is Interesting And Terrifying At The Same Time

Google Maps is one of the best apps Google ever made, and it's obviously a must-have app on either an Android device or an iPhone. However, the app does have one huge downside, and it's one Google has ...
USA Today

How do you navigate: Google Maps or Waze?

It’s always been a wonder why Google has two fantastic navigation apps under one umbrella. What does Google get from people going to Waze? Shouldn’t they all just be at Google Maps? New features to ...
TechCrunch

Google Maps tests a social networking feature with the ability to ‘follow’ Local Guides

Google Maps will soon begin testing a new feature that’s more common to social networks like Facebook, rather than a maps app: the ability to find and follow other users. In Google Maps’ case, it’s ...
TechCrunch

Google Maps adds a new translation feature that speaks place names out loud

Google Maps is adding a feature that will make it easier for people traveling in foreign countries where they don’t speak the local language: built-in translation with text-to-speech support. The ...
The Verge

Google Maps now filters searches for EV charger plug types

is a reporter with five years of experience covering consumer tech releases, EU tech policy, online platforms, and mechanical keyboards. Google Maps has added a new feature that lets you search for ...