Tag: Google Maps
Google Maps gets built in offline maps, taxi booking and more
Last night Google pushed out a major update to Google Maps – adding a bunch of useful new features including – at last – offline maps. Read on to see what else is new. So here's the new stuff: Offline…
Google to map UK canals for Street View: Rosie and Jim rejoice
The UK's canal system, the waterways of choice for riverboaters and creepy kids' TV puppet shows alike, are to be mapped for Google's Street View service. Initiated by the UK Canal and Rivers Trust, Google have offered up one of…
Apple Maps getting a boost with Locationary startup buyout
Apple's Maps app was one of the company's rare public failures, partially responsible for costing at least one Apple executive his job, and leading to a rare public apology from the Cupertino firm. CEO Tim Cook has already committed to…
Japan's Terra Motors to make map-making electric scooter with iPhone connection
In terms of maps and location services, we all have it pretty good, with the ability to find ourselves as long as there's a mobile signal. But less mapped areas such as South East Asia, don't have such easy access…
Google Maps makeover on the cards, will offer fullscreen maps
Google are planning a significant re-design for the web version of their incredible Google Maps service. Google Operating System, a blog dedicated to all things Google, have uncovered evidence to suggest that Google will be doing away with Maps' current…
Google want to be iPhone default maps service again
Google's executive chairman Eric Schmidt has revealed that his company are still keen to have their Google Maps service reinstated as the default mapping application on Apple's iPhone. Speaking at an AllThingsD mobile conference on Tuesday, the Google top dog…
Wii U now has Google Maps with Street View for its GamePad
Wii U owners now have access to Google Maps through their console, along with GamePad support and Street View features. Called "Wii Street U", it's a free download from the console's eShop if grabbed now, though it'll cost an unspecified…
Google Maps back on iPhone after Apple Maps iOS 6 debacle
Google Maps is now available again in app form for iPhone's, following being booted off Apple's mobile platform with the launch of iOS 6 and Apple's own mapping system, Apple Maps. Google Maps, the premier mapping solution available for…
Nintendo Wii U getting Google Maps update: Street View in your GamePad
Nintendo are adding Google Maps functionality to their new Wii U console. Revealed during a Nintendo Direct online video, the Panorama View application (set to be released as a free download on the consoles app store soon) has now been…
Google Maps gets 250,000 mile Street View update
Rubbing more salt into Apple Maps' wounds, Google have revealed a massive update to their Google Maps service today, announcing that they've added 250,000 miles worth of new Street View data. The update includes new street-level views of roads in…