Google Maps: News
09 May 2018
iOSGoogle I/O 2018: Maps goes beyond navigation, becomes about exploration
Several updates have been announced to Google Maps at the company's ongoing Google I/O 2018 annual developer conference in California.
09 May 2018
GoogleGoogle I/O2018: Google Assistant gets new features, becomes smarter
Several updates have been announced to the Google Assistant at the company's ongoing Google I/O 2018 annual developer conference.
01 Apr 2018
iOSApril Fools 2018: Google's funny pranks and gags
Google has a tradition of releasing all sorts of jokes on April Fools Day every year.
22 Mar 2018
IndiaGoogle Maps shortcuts are live for some users in India
Google's Maps team is working to expand the use cases of the app alongwith making it more relevant for a diverse country like India.
16 Mar 2018
BostonGoogle Maps introduces wheelchair accessible routes
Google Maps has introduced a new feature called 'wheelchair accessible routes' that will help users with mobility needs to easily navigate around a place.
16 Mar 2018
GoogleGoogle opens up Maps API for game developers
Back in the day, you would have played Rockstar's GTA 5 or more recently, caught up with the Pokemon Go fever. But GTA graphics were not well-defined and the AR-based Pokemon Go was taking you to 'weird' or 'unsafe' locations.
13 Mar 2018
IndiaYou can now find places with no addresses on Google-Maps
With a host of new features rolled out today, Google Maps has become more relevant and useful than ever before, especially in India where navigation can be a daunting task.
10 Mar 2018
NintendoForget blue arrows, Google Maps lets you navigate as Mario
Celebrating Mario Day (March 10=Mar10=Mario) in style, Google Maps has partnered with Nintendo to bring Mario to Google Maps on iOS and Android apps.
08 Mar 2018
AndroidA smartwatch that can help you speak 9 languages
For those who struggle with translations or learning new languages, this smartwatch might just be the thing you wished for.
25 Feb 2018
IndiaCan homegrown MapmyIndia take on Google Maps in India?
Homegrown mapping company, Delhi-based MapmyIndia is gearing up to take on Google Maps and conquer its territory in India.
23 Feb 2018
KarnatakaIndian engineering students create Bluetooth-enabled route-guiding helmet
Two engineering students, Abhijeet and Yogesh, from the PDA College in Karnataka's Kalaburagi district have created a Bluetooth-enabled route-guiding helmet.
21 Feb 2018
AndroidFrench company unveils world's first Android-powered electric scooter
French electronics company Archos has unveiled the first Android-powered electric scooter of the world.
06 Feb 2018
IndiaMeet Lalitesh Katragadda, the man who built Google Maps India
Google Maps India was launched in 2008; since then it has become a part of our daily activities for finding locations, getting traffic-data, planning trips, discovering new places, etc.
26 Jan 2018
IndiaIndia celebrates 69th Republic Day
Today, India celebrates its 69th Republic Day. The parade this time is historic: there are 10 chief guests, the leaders of the 10 ASEAN nations.
16 Jan 2018
iOSFalse news alert: Google Maps is not re-launching in China
Recently, reports of Google Maps making a comeback in China after eight years surfaced all over the internet.
11 Dec 2017
IndiaTaking public-transport? Google-Maps will tell you where to get off
Ever took public transport and missed your destination while traveling to a new place? Well, Google Maps will now make such journeys less stressful.
06 Dec 2017
IndiaNew Google Maps: Two-wheeler mode, locating toilets, SOS-alert, and more!
Google launched yet another India-first feature for Google Maps -two-wheeler mode with voice-guided navigation- at its third "Google for India" event.
05 Dec 2017
IndiaAndroid Go, Assistant on JioPhone and more: Google's new features
Google hosted its third annual 'Google for India' event in Delhi today and announced a slew of exciting offerings.
08 Nov 2017
GoogleGoogle launches restaurant "wait times" feature on Search, Maps
Love eating out, but tired of waiting in long queues before getting a seat at your favorite restaurant? Well, Google heard your woes!
28 Sep 2017
Narendra ModiGPS that's super accurate is a modern-day need
Google Maps are a lifesaver when you are at an unknown destination. However, often the directions provided by them, are a tad bit off the track. It's not the navigation app's fault.
26 Sep 2017
GoogleGoogle 'smart' jacket is here but who's actually buying it?
It all falls into place - smartphones, smartwatches, smartglasses and now keeping up with the trend: a smart jacket.
15 Aug 2017
AndroidYour guide to lesser known Google apps
While most Android users are familiar with the usual suite of Google apps which come pre-loaded in almost all Android devices, they miss out on a lot by assuming that these apps are the only ones Google offers.
04 Aug 2017
IndiaFighting slavery in India with the help of satellites!
The origin of slavery, the practice of owning human beings, often as forced laborers, dates back to as early as 3500 BC.
26 Jul 2017
GoogleGoogle adds SOS Alerts in Search results and Maps tools
Google will now show information about unfolding natural disasters, terrorism and similar crises in its Search and Maps tools.
18 Jul 2017
IndiaGoogle plans to double its headcount in India
According to reports, online giant Google is planning to double its workforce in India this year.
16 Jul 2017
University Of CaliforniaHow Google pays academicians to buy "influence"
With its tentacles spread into everything, way beyond the Internet, Google has become extremely powerful and influential.
05 Jul 2017
MumbaiMumbai local train's status to be available on Google Maps
The Western Railways (WR) is going to approach Google to link trains with Google Maps which will enable commuters to check live status and position of local trains on the maps.
26 Jun 2017
LyftTech companies introduce product updates to celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month
To commemorate the LGBTQ Pride Month, tech companies in Silicon Valley are showing their support to the cause by introducing small, quirky updates to their products.
25 Jun 2017
IndiaAre Google Maps really authentic?
Google Maps make navigation faster and easier, becoming a part of our daily activities.
24 Jun 2017
GoogleGoogle Maps enables feature to find art work
Art aficionados can now explore the newest feature that Google Search and Maps offer.
14 Jun 2017
Verizon CommunicationsThe legacy of Marissa Mayer
After a year of negotiations, Verizon completed its acquisition of Yahoo for $4.48 billion.
14 Jun 2017
Google EarthGoogle's Local Guides program gets an upgrade
Google Maps' popular Local Guides program has been updated to introduce a new point system and greater rewards for user contributions.
17 Apr 2017
Tamil NaduBengaluru police to launch new app for jurisdiction
Bengaluru Police is set to inaugurate 'Know Your Police Station' in April, an app to lead complainants to the right police station-one which their localities fall under.
04 Feb 2017
BengaluruOla, Uber cab sharing to continue for another 15 days
The Transport Department has allowed Ola and Uber to continue their cab-sharing services for another 15 days as both aggregators submitted notes saying they were completely legal.
27 Dec 2016
HyderabadIndian IS sympathizers use al-Qaeda's encryption application: NIA
The National Investigation Agency revealed a group of alleged sympathizers of the Islamic State terror outfit - conspiring to target Hyderabad's police stations - used a host of encrypted applications.
24 Dec 2016
GoogleGoogle discontinues eight products as 2016 comes to an end
While Google released some critically acclaimed products like the Pixel smartphone and the Daydream virtual reality platform this year, it also pulled the plug on several of its ongoing products/projects.
04 Aug 2016
iOSGoogle launches new map-based game 'Verne', challenges Pokemon Go
Google has now launched its newest addition to its spree of app-based games, which is enabled using their Google Maps platform.
