Tag: Google Maps
Google Maps now offers UK train journey info
Google Maps have joined forces with thetrainline to offer nationwide UK train travel information as part of their journey planning service. As well as getting London Underground info and car and pedestrian direction, Google Maps users will now be able…
Pixellated Morrissey found hiding in Google Earth
Panic on the streets of cyberspace today, as eagle-eyed fans of The Smiths have found a tiny digital version of quiffed crooner Morrissey hanging around on Google Earth. Head on over to Google Maps and hit the 3D Google Earth…
Google Maps to begin charging heavy users
Google Maps is currently free, and, for the vast majority of us will always stay that way. However, Google have today announced that heavy users of their mapping service will face a premium charge in the near future. So what…
UK Riot Map: Verified hotspots for violence and looting revealed
With violence and looting breaking out sporadically across the UK last night during prolonged bouts of rioting, it was at times incredibly difficult to keep track of which areas had been targeted and how badly they had suffered, if…
Google Maps helps London tourists understand that the Tube map is not geographically accurate
Google Maps will now offer live transport updates for London travellers, helping them make better transport choices in our fair capital. In addition to directing people to the nearest Tube stop using GPS, Google Maps will also help people…
APP OF THE DAY: Google Maps 5.3 (Android)
I'm sure you're all familiar with Google Maps by now, the desktop and mobile app that lets you plan journeys and check out maps of almost every location the world has to offer. Though it's been knocking around for…
Google Wants You To Stay Warm This Winter
Google Maps has recently added a new feature allowing users to search transit directions by types of transit and time spent outside. At this time of year this new feature is perfect for avoiding the cold winter weather. After…
Google Latitude Comes To The iPhone
Google Latitude is finally available for iPhone users. Latitude is a friend location-tracking feature that works as a part of Google Maps. It has been available to users running alternative OSes such as Android or Symbian for a number…
Android Google Maps getting 3D makeover
Google's mega-popular, uber-useful Maps service is about to get a 3D makeover. Whilst demoing the Honeycomb Android tablet from Motorola that we showed you earlier today, Google-guy Andy Rubin also gave a sneak peak at what to expect from the…
Google Maps gets property search tab
A match seemingly made in heaven, it's surprising they didn't get this working far sooner, but you can now search for properties through Google Maps. Google have finalised a series of deals with property search companies including Zoopla, Zoomf, Ezylet,…