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Google Maps just got way more useful as glanceable directions come to iPhone Lock Screens everywhere

More than a year after it was announced, Google Maps has brought glanceable directions to the iPhone's Lock Screen.

iMore

Google Maps update makes it way easier to follow directions on Android and iOS

After over a year, Google Maps finally gets glanceable directions – here's how to find the feature and turn it on.

TechRadar

"I chose the trail off Google Maps" – hiker who fell 1,000ft in Hawaii shares the lessons he learned

Ian Snyder was stranded, injured, at the foot of a waterfall for three days before rescuers spotted him

Advnture

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Your WearOS smartwatch just got very useful Google Maps and Wallet upgrades

Google has announced some handy new features for Wear OS, including public transit directions and more.

TechRadar

Google Docs now supports handwritten edits on Android — here's how it works

Editing Google Docs on Android is now more powerful thanks to the addition of handwritten annotating tools, allowing doodling, highlighting, and more with a finger or stylus.

Tom’s Guide

Renault 5 Returns As Retrolicious EV With Up To 248 Miles Of WLTP Range

The modern reinterpretation of the Renault Le Car can power your appliances and has Google Maps and Waze built-in. Will that be enough to fight the Chinese, though?

InsideEVs

Wear OS smartwatches are getting a huge Google Maps upgrade — here's what's new

Google announced new updates for Wear OS smartwatches, including step-by-step public transit directions in the Google Maps app.

Tom’s Guide

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Google Maps’ best accessibility feature just got an upgrade at MWC 2024

Google Maps can already scan what's around you, and now it'll be able to tell you more about what's there.

Tom’s Guide

Google highlights Android updates for phones, drivers, and more at MWC 2024

During MWC 2024, Google highlighted several Android updates inbound for users.

Android Central

Bus-sized European satellite crashes to Earth over Pacific Ocean

The European Space Agency's ERS-2 satellite fell to Earth on Wednesday (Feb. 21), bringing an end to its nearly 30-year life in space.

Space

Tourists lost for a week after Google Maps mishap

Two German tourists have been navigated by Google Maps into a remote national park and become bogged, forcing them to walk to safety.

AAP

Google Maps could get a great upgrade that electric car owners will love

Google Maps could be about to make it easier to seamlessly charge your car.

Google Maps could soon help you find convenient EV charging stations

A new update to Google Maps on Android appears to indicate the ability to filter EV charging outlets for those that offer convenient Plug and Charge service.

TechRadar

I was frustrated with Google Maps, so I tried this game-changing navigation app

Waze is a maps app designed with drivers in mind. Now's the time to find a new way to travel.

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Google Maps might start showing 'Plug and Charge' locations for EVs

An APK dive showed Google plans to implement "Plug and Charge" support into Maps.

Tom’s Guide

Google Maps needs calibrating to be more accurate — here’s how to do it

Google Maps is only good if it knows where you are, and calibrating lets you give it a helping hand. Here's what to do.

TechRadar

Google Maps is getting an AI-boosted upgrade to be an even better navigation assistant and your personal tour guide

Google Maps introduces AI-driven recommendations, transforming how you can explore.

Android Central

Google Maps redesign gives its UI more space and user convenience

Google Maps is rolling out a new redesign for its UI that offers more convenience for users planning trips.

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A Google Maps redesign is rolling out on Android phones

Google Maps is getting a minor design update that should make it easier to navigate your favorite navigation app.

TechRadar

Google Maps on Android now has weather information so you can finesse your journeys and city exploration

Weather and air quality information has been added to Google Maps for Android.

Android Central

Google Maps on Android finally picks up a cool weather feature from iOS

Google Maps on Android now shows the weather and air quality right on the map you're checking out.

Android Central

Google Maps is now bringing 3D buildings during navigation to more Android Auto users

Google Maps' 3D buildings on Android Auto make navigation way more immersive, and it's hitting more users.

The Hindu

Google Maps helps engineer recover father’s stolen mobile phone

Engineer uses Google Maps to track and recover stolen phone, catching thief with the help of local police.

Android Central

News Weekly: Alphabet earnings soar, Bard picks up new tricks, and more

From the major tech giants announcing earnings, Google introducing Gen AI to maps, to Amazon losing a billion-dollar deal, News Weekly recaps some of the biggest happenings of the week.

TechRadar

Google Maps could become smarter than ever thanks to generative AI

Google is adding generative AI to Google Maps to improve suggestions and deal with more complex queries. But for now, it’s only for a select few in the US.

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