Google Maps: News
Google Maps now testing 'Live updates' feature: What is it?
Google Maps is experimenting with a new feature called 'Live Updates,' which keeps navigation progress visible on the screen during a journey.
UP villagers beat Google Maps team, mistaking them for thieves
A Google Maps survey team was allegedly attacked by villagers in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday, mistaking them for thieves.
Tea app leak puts 33,000 women's addresses on Google Maps
A major data breach involving the dating-advice app 'Tea' has exposed personal information of its users.
Google Maps will now show you accident-prone spots in Delhi
In a bid to improve road safety, the Delhi Traffic Police will start marking accident-prone 'black spots' on Google Maps.
Will Google Maps finally work properly in South Korea?
South Korea, one of the world's most technologically advanced countries, has a unique problem for its tourists: Google Maps doesn't work well.
Google to pay ₹10L after Street View captures man naked
A man from Argentina has been awarded ₹10 lakh in damages after a Google Street View camera captured him naked in his own garden.
Misled by Google Maps, car lands in ditch in Maharashtra
A woman was rescued after her car fell into a ditch in Navi Mumbai yesterday.
Here's why Google Maps suddenly lost music controls on Android
Google Maps users have reported a major issue with the navigation app, where media playback controls for YouTube Music and Spotify are missing on Android devices.
You can't control YouTube Music playback from Google Maps anymore
Google Maps is missing the media playback controls for YouTube Music and Spotify on Android devices.
How EaseMyTrip's Prashant Pitti plans to fix Bengaluru's traffic woes
Prashant Pitti, the co-founder of travel aggregator platform EaseMyTrip, has pledged ₹1 crore to tackle Bengaluru's notorious traffic congestion.
Gemini Live now lets you create events, take notes
Google has started rolling out a new feature for its Gemini Live AI, allowing it to integrate with Google Keep.
Nissan unveils new LEAF EV with up to 600km range
Nissan has unveiled the third generation of its iconic LEAF electric vehicle (EV), a model that has played a pivotal role in popularizing EVs since its launch in 2010.
Google to pay $1.4B to settle Texas data privacy lawsuit
Google has agreed to a settlement of nearly $1.4 billion with the state of Texas, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced.
Google Maps now scans your iPhone screenshots to save locations
Google Maps has introduced a new feature which is aimed at iPhone users. The innovative tool scans screenshots to detect and save locations right within the app.
Google Maps now scans screenshots to help you plan vacations
Google is adding a bunch of new features to its Maps, Search, and Hotels platforms to make travel planning easier for users.
'WhatsApp messages helped uncover ₹200cr in tax evasion': Nirmala Sitharaman
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman defended provisions of the new Income Tax Bill, 2025, on Tuesday.
Google Maps' missing location history fixed: How to restore data
Google has fixed a bug in its Maps Timeline feature that caused location history to disappear for some users earlier this month.
Some Google Maps users are reporting missing location history
A recent change by Google in December has resulted in a problem for some Google Maps users.
Google Maps changes 'Gulf of Mexico' to 'Gulf of America'
Google has updated its Maps application, renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America" for US users.
How to locate nearby stores on PhonePe? Try these steps
The "Locate Nearby Stores" function in the PhonePe app for Android is a game-changer! It takes the hassle out of finding PhonePe-accepting merchants.
Apple chips in Macs, iPhones, iPads can be hacked: Report
A recent discovery has unearthed two critical vulnerabilities in Apple's custom-made chips, as reported by ArsTechnica.
Why Google Maps fails to work in West Bank
Google Maps, the world's most popular navigation app, is creating problems for users in the West Bank, as per WIRED.
How Google Maps helped crack a Spanish murder case
In a surprising turn of events, a street view on Google Maps has accidentally clicked crucial evidence in a missing person case in Spain.
Apple Maps for web unveils answer to Google Street View
After the launch of Apple Maps on the web in July, Apple has added the 'Look Around' feature to its web-based Maps service.
Google makes Maps cheaper for developers, free limits increased significantly
Google has announced plans to increase the free usage limits for all its Google Maps services, starting March 2025.
Before Bareilly, Google Maps was also responsible for these accidents
Google Maps, a popular navigation tool, has been blamed for a tragic accident in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly.
You can now check real-time air quality on Google Maps
Google Maps has launched a new feature, Air View+, in India.
Google Maps gets smarter with Gemini-powered suggestions, upgraded driving features
Google has unveiled a slew of new capabilities for its Maps service, courtesy of the cutting-edge Gemini AI model.
Google Maps and Search now let you reserve parking spots
Google has rolled out a new feature that will allow drivers to locate and book parking spaces directly from its platforms.
Google Maps can help you locate shelters during natural disasters
Google Maps, the popular navigation app, has added a handy feature that lets you find emergency shelters during crises.
AI summaries to weather alerts: Check new Google Maps features
Google has announced the introduction of new artificial intelligence (AI)-driven features for its Maps application in India.
Google Maps' incident reporting feature now available on Android Auto
Google Maps has finally rolled out its incident reporting feature on Android Auto.
Google Earth making 'time travel' possible for you: Here's how
Google is set to revolutionize the way users explore history with its upcoming update for Google Earth.
Google's Street View gets new imagery from 80 countries
Google has announced significant updates for Google Maps and Google Earth.
Your Google Pixel Watch 3 now supports offline maps
Google has introduced a new feature for its Pixel Watch 3, allowing users to access offline maps.
Google Maps now finally works offline on Wear OS smartwatches
Google Maps has finally introduced the offline maps feature for its Wear OS app, two years after initially announcing plans to do so.
Google's Pixel 9 range comes with these new AI features
Google has officially announced its latest smartphone range, the Pixel 9 series. The lineup gets a handful of new Pixel-exclusive AI features.
Apple Maps now works on the web: Take on Google?
Apple has launched a web version of Apple Maps, marking a significant expansion of the navigation service.
Tired of taking wrong flyover? Google Maps finally provides solution
Google Maps has announced a series of updates in India, aimed at improving user navigation.
Google AI set to change how you watch 2024 Olympics
Google has been named the "official AI sponsor for Team USA" for the 2024 Olympics, set to commence on July 26.
Ola develops its own maps, will save ₹100 crore annually
Ola, a prominent Indian ride-hailing company, has fully transitioned from Google Maps to its proprietary mapping service, Ola Maps.
Google to make user reviews public under new profile system
Google will start rolling out public, searchable "profiles" in Search, starting on June 24.
Google Maps now stores location history on your mobile device
Google Maps is introducing a significant update to its privacy settings, changing how it handles user location data.
Google to discontinue Business Messages in Maps and Search
Google has announced that it will be discontinuing its Business Messages feature within Search and Maps.