A Google Maps mistake filled a tiny Norwegian town with confused tourists
Google Maps is great, but sometimes data errors lead users up the wrong path. As has recently happened in Norway.
Google Maps has just released an updated home page for its users in India
As per a new blog post, Google Maps is rolling out a new home screen "specifically designed for people in India" for Android.
Google Maps' automatic review translation makes finding a restaurant even easier
Google Maps now automatically translates business reviews, making it easier to find a good place to eat or whatever service you need.
Rediscover experiences with Google Maps' Timeline feature for iPhone
Available to Android users for the last couple of years, Google has now launched the 'Your Timeline' feature for iOS users of its Maps app.
Google’s crackdown causes fake Maps listings to drop by 70 percent since 2015
Google is making a stand against fake Maps listings. The company has seen a hefty 70 percent reduction in fake listings since June 2015.
Watch this astounding trip around the world, made entirely from Google Maps
Fancy a quick trip around the world? Then check out this impressive hyperlapse made entirely with screenshots from Google Maps.
Google Map Maker is being folded into Google Maps
Google has officially closed its Map Maker service, bringing over the majority of its features to the main Google Maps service.
Looking to get in shape for spring? Google Maps and Search can help
You can book and pay for fitness classes anywhere in the U.S. directly via Google Maps, Google Search, and the Reserve with Google website.
Google Maps now lets you share your location with your besties
Good news for Google Maps users: You never have to wonder about your friends' whereabouts again. Now, you can share your real-time location.
Explore 360-degree panoramas of an amazing volcanic crater in Google Maps
The volcanic Marum crater off the coast of Australia is one of the most photogenic additions to Google Maps yet.
Verizon rolls out unlimited data plan to keep up with competition
Also today: Google wants you to share your favorite Maps locations, Apple joins a wireless charging group ahead of iPhone 8 launch.
Google Maps now lets users create and share lists of favorite places
Read about a restaurant you want to check out? You can now add it to a list straight from Google Maps.
You can now explore seven countries in Africa thanks to Google Street View
Google has added some of the highlights from the majestic continent of Africa to its Google Street View knowledge base
Never run for the bus again with Google Maps’ real-time commute update
Google released an update to Google Maps on Android promising "helpful everyday info -- in real time -- at the bottom of your home screen."
Google Maps now shows parking availability in ’25 metro areas’
Google Maps now shows you the best places to park. But it's only available in 25 metro areas in the U.S. for now.
Google Maps for iOS now offers real-time info on how crowded a place is
When you search for a particular location on Google Maps for iOS, it will now tell you how crowded it is in real-time.
Google Maps will now tell you if a location is wheelchair accessible or not
Google is updating Maps with a new feature that could be very helpful to may people -- telling them whether or not a location is wheelchair accessible.
Google Maps update for iOS brings some neat features for drivers
Google is continuing to hone its iOS Maps app to keep its loyal users happy and discourage them from ever considering Apple's alternative. Its latest update, rolled out on Thursday, offers a couple of neat features for road users.
Trump Tower temporarily became ‘Dump Tower’ on Google Maps
On Saturday, someone changed the name of Trump Tower to "Dump Tower" on Google Maps, eliciting a myriad of reactions from the denizens of the internet.
Google’s Popular Times now tells you how busy a location is in real time
Google has updated its Popular Times feature to not only show how busy a location could be, but to also show how busy it currently is, in real time.
Google tells us what we need to know to get to Thanksgiving without delay
Google Maps is here to expedite that Thanksgiving trip to the best of its abilities by way of some early data that you just may find useful.
Google shuts down Map Maker, to the chagrin of Google Maps trolls
Google will shut down Map Maker, the tool that allowed any Google Maps user to contribute edits to the company's Maps platform, by early next year.
New Google Maps beta lets business owners upload photos of their store
A new Google Maps beta has been released, showing that business owners can now upload photos of their business to be showcased in the app.
Food at your fingertips: See meal delivery options in Google Maps for iPhone
The latest update to the popular navigation app Google Maps now shows you food ordering options.
You can now summon an Uber or Lyft directly from Google search
Google is making hailing an Uber easier than ever. It's added shortcuts to ridesharing services like Lyft, Uber, and others to search results on mobile.
Google Maps gains a shortcut to the Traffic screen and readies a real-time ‘busyness’ view
The newest version of the Google Maps beta for Android has gained a shortcut to the app's traffic screen and a real-time busyness view.
Photo-sharing site Panoramio falls off the map, discontinued in favor of Google Maps
The photo-sharing platform based on geo-tagging will be closing it's doors in favor of new Google Maps photo-sharing features. Panoramio closes November 4.
Google Street View hits an ace with 360 view of the Ryder Cup
The Ryder Cup tees off on Friday, with the U.S. team determined to snatch the trophy from Europe for the first time in eight years. Golf fans can even explore the course hole by hole thanks to a new interactive site launched by Google's Street View.
The future of the smart assistant is in Maps, according to Google
Google is working hard on its next-gen assistant, and it turns out that assistant could prove better than the rest. Why? Because of Google's Maps expertise.
Google may bring a fancy new bottom menu bar to its Maps interface
It looks like Maps may be getting a face lift in the near future. Google is testing a new menu bar that will give access to information like transit times.
This tracker could save the lives of lost hikers, missing children
Tapping into cellular data to provide real-time positioning on mapping software, the Remora tracker is a new tracking device that will alert friends and family if you get lost or possibly injured.
Google Maps has now memorialized one employee’s bad day at work
There's nothing quite like memorializing a bad day on the internet, and it only gets better when that place on the internet is Google Maps.
The latest Google Maps beta finally adds Lists to organize your favorite places
In coming months you may finally be able to make lists in Maps, a feature that will help many people keep the places they go a little more organized.
How Google's Street View saved this man from an unfair $230 speeding ticket
The judge dropped the ticket, but the police maintain that the driver was going nearly 20 km/h over the limit in a school zone.
Speed demons, be warned: Google Maps could soon alert you to posted limits
Code in the newest version of app points to upcoming new features like speed limit notifications and improved integration with food delivery apps.
Google unveils a series of new updates to improve Google Street View
If you're one of the many people who has wondered why Google Maps isn't...better, the tech giant has unveiled a myriad of updates on its Developers Blog.
Google Maps expands ridesharing options to Southeast Asia
The Google Maps app can now show users ridesharing options with Go-Jek and Grab in several cities throughout Southeast Asia.
Google Maps lets you save offline areas to the SD card, adds Wi-Fi only mode
Google Maps now has a Wi-Fi only mode that shuts off data access for the app -- especially useful if you're trying to save your data.