Google Maps Gets CarPlay Dashboard and Apple Watch Support

Google Maps is getting some huge updates for Apple devices in the form of CarPlay Dashboard and Apple Watch support. Google’s mapping app is one of the most popular GPS services on iOS, and having it gain support for these key parts of the Apple ecosystem will make it even more useful. How Google Maps
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Google Maps Gets New Bike-Sharing Features

With the latest update to Google Maps, Google is making it easier to get around cities by bike. While offering cycling routes to follow is nothing new for Google Maps (the navigation service first started offering them 10 years ago), Google is now integrating bike-sharing into its routes. These new bike-sharing features will make it
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Google Maps Makes It Easier to Stay Safe From COVID-19

Google is making it a little easier to stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. To do this, the company is adding a new set of features to Google Maps designed to help us all make better choices when travelling. Which may help prevent a second spike. Countries Are Emerging From Lockdown With countries emerging from
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Google Maps Gets New Features to Explore

Google Maps is 15 years old, with Google having launched Maps all the way back in 2005. To celebrate the milestone, Google has updated Maps, with a new icon, a simplified user interface, and news of some new features coming over the next few months. A Brief History of Google Maps In February 2005, Google
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How to Create Shared Collaborative Google Maps

Google Maps is the ultimate web mapping service. It makes it a breeze to find a place, plan a route, or just see the world from the comfort of your home. One underused feature is the ability to create custom maps, which can then be shared with others publicly or privately for collaboration. Everyone can
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How to Use Incognito Mode on Google Maps for iOS

Google has launched an Incognito mode on Google Maps for iOS. This works in the same way as the Incognito mode on the Android app. Incognito mode arrived on Google Maps for Android in November 2019, but it has taken a little longer to make it to the iOS app. How to Use Incognito Mode
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