Google Maps is getting an AI makeover, adding new features like Immersive View and making existing features like driving directions easier to follow. It’s also becoming more like Search. Google Maps ...

Google updates Search and Maps to show greener travel options and highlight emissions data. Google Maps will suggest eco-friendly transit and walking options alongside driving routes. Google Search ...

But, unlike Waze, Google Maps won't automatically reroute you based on that real-time info. If something pops up ahead, it's on you to decide whether to take a detour or stick with the original route.

Map platforms like Google, Apple, and Bing Maps now drive 20% of local searches, according to new research. BrightLocal research shows that one in five local searches now happens in map apps. Google ...

Google Maps is one of the most popular apps there is. It’s used by more than a billion people every month across Android, iOS, and the web. It’s also an app with more features and functions in it than ...

UPDATE (December 1, 2025): Google Maps has received a number of new features recently, including Gemini integration. Read more about it at the end of the article. Summary: Google Maps, the company’s ...

Google Maps has exciting details about locations around the world. One of the most valuable things to learn about an area is its elevation. You might not know where to find elevation measurements on ...

For Google Maps users with disabilities, navigating your surroundings — and finding community — is getting a little bit easier. Today, Google announced another expansion of its accessible navigation ...

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