Tag: Google Maps
Google Maps app adds more voice navigation for visually impaired
Google is adding more detailed voice navigation options to its Google Maps app in an effort to help those with visual impairments. The feature, which is only available in the […]
Google Maps to offer cycling and ride-sharing options
Finding the fastest way from A to B across multiple modes of transport is about to get easier with the latest update on Google Maps. The app will now allow […]
Google Maps expands Live View AR navigation tool
Google Maps users on smartphones can now use virtual arrows to help them follow directions in the navigation app. Known as Live View, the feature uses augmented reality (AR) to […]
Google Maps adds crowdedness predictions for UK public transport
Google is introducing a new feature to its Maps app that will help commuters hoping to avoid packed trains and buses during rush hour. Crowdedness predictions, which work out how […]
Volvo embeds Google Assistant, Google Play Store and Google Maps in next gen infotainment system
Scandinavian car company Volvo Cars is working with Google to embed the voice-controlled Google Assistant, Google Play Store, Google Maps and other Google services into its next-generation Sensus infotainment system, […]
The top 3 pros and cons of using Waze instead of Google Maps
Navigation apps are an essential tool nowadays, providing most people with a solution to crucial commutes within different areas. Waze and Google Maps are among the top and most popular […]
Google Maps doubles as Pac Man. April Fool or just really good fun?
It’s probably just yet another April Fool’s joke (they do get a bit tiresome don’t they). But Google Maps actually has a Pac Man icon in the bottom left that […]
Google Maps adds real-time train data
Google Maps has juts got that little bit better for British users – the company has announced it now uses National Rail’s real time data to augment its route planning. […]
Now you can embed Google Street View and Photosphere imagery
Google has updated its maps software so that website developers can now embed Google Street View images directly into web pages. The update also works for “Photospheres” – which is […]
The Digest: Microsoft unveils fitness band… and 5 other things people are talking about today
[nextpage title=”Next”] Microsoft unveils $199 wearable fitness device | The BBC “Microsoft has unveiled its first wearable device that can track a user’s sleep and exercise as well as connect […]
