Google Maps gets a smarter way to save battery on Pixel 10

A wider release of Google Maps' power-saving mode on the Pixel 10 will also help give us a better idea of how much battery it ...

Belarusian politician Mikola Statkevich returned to prison after refusing 'forced deportation'

Belarusian politician Mikola Statkevich, who was freed from prison in a U.S.-brokered deal but refused to leave his native ...

100 days to go: Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics to be 'a step forward' for the movement

Italy is gearing up to host what could be the best Winter Paralympics ever. With 100 days to go, International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons says Milan Cortina 2026 could set ...

Google Maps blunder turns tiny village into shortcut route

Historic bridges, walls, Grade II homes and even cars in Lulligton have been damaged ever since lorries started driving ...

8 Free Google Maps Alternatives That Users Swear By

Google is the go-to for navigation, but not everyone navigates the same way. These alternatives keep you heading in the right ...

Gemini Comes to Google Maps With Insider Tips, Social Lists, and EV Tools

Google Maps adds AI-powered tips, social recommendations, reviewer privacy tools, and EV charger predictions to help travelers navigate the holiday rush.

Google Maps is turning into an exploration hub with Gemini as your guide

Google Maps just introduced new features to make your trips easier, including Gemini-based insider tips, a refreshed Explore tab, EV charger predictions, and a nickname option for reviews. Together, ...
9to5google

Google Maps testing Material 3 Expressive redesign on Wear OS

Google Maps is beta testing a Material 3 Expressive redesign of its watch app ahead of Wear OS 6. Instead of three side-by-side circles for the microphone, keyboard, and map, Google splits it into two ...
Fast Company

This Google Maps ‘safety’ feature could actually make roads more dangerous

Picture this: You’re driving on a crowded highway, preparing to change lanes and pass a tractor-trailer. As you check your mirrors, a loud chime on your car’s infotainment screen rings out. It’s ...
Android Authority

Google Maps is testing a change to make your map view less crowded

Google is testing a change to the Google Maps UI in beta versions of the Android app. This tweak sees the icons for your saved places turning into dots when you zoom out. This would make for a cleaner ...
TechCrunch

Google Maps is getting new AI features powered by Gemini

Google Maps is getting new features powered by Gemini, Google’s generative AI model. On Thursday the company announced incoming updates that will allow Google Maps users in the U.S. to tap into AI to ...
The Verge

Google Maps will use AI to answer questions about the new restaurant you want to try

The app will also start letting you search for locations with descriptive prompts as well as display AI-summarized reviews. The app will also start letting you search for locations with descriptive ...