The offline Google Maps routine that saves me on every road trip

One unexpected benefit of offline maps is battery life. Instead of letting my phone waste power searching for a weak signal, ...

Google Maps gets a brain upgrade as Gemini takes the wheel

Replacing the Google Assistant, Gemini can now reroute your trip, dodge tolls, check the weather, and answer questions ...

This is how Google Maps will use Gemini during navigation

Looking through version 25.41.03.815390258 (beta) of Google Maps, Android Authority successfully activated the Gemini ...

How to find your current location in Google Maps

Both the Google Maps website and app have a "Current Location" button that lets you find exactly where you are.

How to use the Apple Maps Look Around feature to see street views in select cities

The Look Around feature on Apple Maps lets you explore areas in a similar way as Google Maps' street view. But it's not as robust.

I can't believe I missed this hidden Google Maps feature — and it makes your life so much easier when driving

A person on TikTok recently posted a video showing how to quickly reveal upcoming directions, something I didn't know was available. If you swipe left on the direction box, Google ...
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Tracking Hurricane Gabrielle: Maps, path, spaghetti models

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring Hurricane Gabrielle in the Atlantic Ocean. >> Bookmark this page for the latest maps and models. The National Hurricane Center is monitoring Hurricane ...
Indiatimes

Google Maps travel time accuracy: How exactly does it know the distance and time of your trip

Google Maps estimates travel time using a blend of technology and data. It calculates distance, considers speed limits, and analyzes historical traffic patterns. Live traffic updates from users and AI ...
gulftoday

UK includes State of Palestine on its maps for the first time

The British government has updated its website maps, which previously referred to the "Occupied Palestinian Territories," to instead list Palestine. This followed Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s ...
Android Authority

5 ways I use this forgotten yet powerful Google Maps feature

Did you know that Google Maps has a robust custom map creation tool? I don’t blame you if you don’t; Google doesn’t exactly make it easy to discover or use. Nevertheless, My Maps allows users to ...