Google Maps isn’t just for directions. Use these tips to find EV chargers, remember parking spots, hail cabs, and more.

Finally, we’re seeing a new look for the app’s search interface. So far, Maps gets you started with a search by pulling up all your recent activity, in case you wanted to repeat a recent destination.

Google Maps and Search now offer sustainable travel options like public transit and walking routes alongside driving directions. Updates to Maps will include AI-generated information for EV owners ...

Google Maps appeared to be having issues on Wednesday morning. Credit: Nikolas Kokovlis/NurPhoto via Getty Images It appeared that Google Maps was having serious issues Wednesday morning. Users ...

Update (9/12/25): Google Maps is back online. It's not just you: Google Maps is down.

In a rare outage, Google Maps is down and will not load as of 1 p.m. PT on Thursday. This is impacting the Android and iOS apps.

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