Today Google released a massive update to its Maps app, with improved navigation instructions, new search options and even the ability to jump into the Uber app to order a ride.
Today Google released a massive update to its Maps app, with improved navigation instructions, new search options and even the ability to jump into the Uber app to order a ride.
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Google updated their Maps app for iOS to add a new ‘Faster Route’ feature which notifies users in navigation mode when a quicker route to their destination becomes available.
Google updated their Maps app for iOS to add a new ‘Faster Route’ feature which notifies users in navigation mode when a quicker route to their destination becomes available. When alerted that a faster route is available, users can either tap ‘No thanks’ and stay on the current route, or tap ‘Reroute’ and take the route that Google predicts will be faster.
Google Maps is available as an universal app ( iPhone and iPad ) for free on the App Store
Google has updated their Google Maps app for iOS today to v2.2.0 which comes with the mandatory bug fixes but also adds the ability to share your location on Google+
Google has updated their Google Maps app for iOS today to v2.2.0 which comes with the mandatory bug fixes but also adds the ability to share your location on Google+. From within the app, by tapping on the sharing button, you’ll see a new option, “Google+”, and you can also select a specific circle that you want to share your location with before posting.
Google Maps is available as an universal app in the app store…
Google has announced today that they’re integrating real-time incident reports from Waze into Google Maps.
Google has announced today that they’re integrating real-time incident reports from Waze into Google Maps.
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Apparently there’s a hidden easter-egg in the latest version of Google Maps for iOS, that allows us to cache maps for offline viewing.
Apparently there’s a hidden easter-egg in the latest version of Google Maps for iOS, that allows us to cache maps for offline viewing. This is what you need to do: just line up your map to the area you want and type ok maps. That’s it. If you’re in a supported area, the maps will be saved. If not, you get an error message telling you the the area you’re on isn’t covered. This happens to me in Barcelona, so you might consider avoiding it on your vacations.
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Today, at the I/O conference, Google has officially announced their biggest and newest update to Google maps. The new maps come with a lot of new features and they will always adapt to your needs.
Today, at the I/O conference, Google has officially announced their biggest and newest update to Google maps. The new maps come with a lot of new features and they will always adapt to your needs.
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this is the slickest new gesture since Apple introduced five-finger-pinch to go to the homescreen on tablets a few years back.
Google might have the smartest new gesture we’ve seen in a while: a smart, simple way to zoom in and out with one hand. Just double tap the screen with your thumb—anywhere on the screen is fine—and on the second tap, hold your finger down. Now slide your finger up and down. Zooming!
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Google has finally released its Maps app for iOS devices running iOS 5.1 or later.
Google has finally released its Maps app for iOS devices running iOS 5.1 or later. With the new Google Maps app for iOS, you’re getting a comprehensive, accurate and easy-to-use maps with built-in Google local search, voice guided turn-by-turn navigation, public transit directions, Street View and more. Use Google Maps to discover great places to eat, drink, shop and play, with ratings and reviews from people you trust. Sign in to save your favorite places and quickly access all your past searches and directions from your computer, right on your phone.
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Having the best digital maps of the planet isn’t enough for Google. After updating Google Mars, the company today unveiled a new project that intends to map our galaxy’s stars.
Having the best digital maps of the planet isn’t enough for Google. After updating Google Mars, the company today unveiled a new project that intends to map our galaxy’s stars.
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If you miss Google Maps on your iOS device, you may be in luck as a set of blurry photos of an iPhone running the native app has leaked onto the www.
If you miss Google Maps on your iOS device, you may be in luck as a set of blurry photos of an iPhone running the native app has leaked onto the www.
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