5 changes Google Maps should make for better driving directions
With the COVID-19 pandemic keeping many of us away from buses and trains (and Uber and Lyft rides), we’ve reverted to driving ourselves. This means more time with Google Maps…
Google Maps adds EV route planning feature that’ll be familiar to Tesla drivers
When planning a long trip with an electric car, finding charging stations can be cumbersome. Unless you have a Tesla, that is. They calculate your stops based on where you’re…
Google Maps will let Android users submit Street View photos from their phones
Google Maps Street View has been an engaging time-waster for many years, though it’s never been perfect. But, thanks to a new feature, it could get better at capturing obscure…
The Wander app is a nostalgic Wayback Machine for VR
Let’s face it: 2020 isn’t the year for holiday travel. The CDC cautioned against it last week due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and while that isn’t going to stop millions…
Google Maps now shows COVID-19 hotspots
Google is adding another tool to help us stay safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic. On Wednesday, the company announced a new feature in Google Maps: An info layer that shows…
Citymapper might be better than Google Maps. It just came to 17 more cities.
Citymapper has long been one of the best mobile navigation apps. Some, including myself, would say it’s even better than Google Maps. Now it’s available to more people in the…
Google Maps uses much more recent traffic data due to COVID-19
Google Maps has had to adjust to life during a pandemic just like the rest of us. When the coronavirus outbreak first hit, traffic patterns were immediately and noticeably out…
Google Maps now shows a lot more information about wildfires
Raging blazes in both California and Colorado make Google’s new wildfire warning features all the more relevant. The company’s crisis response team released an updated alert system for wildfires in…
See how Google Maps is using color to add even more detail
Google Maps is rolling out some striking improvements to its service
Google Maps just got a colorful upgrade
Like Dorothy in Oz, Google Maps is about to get a lot more colorful. Starting Tuesday, Google Maps on desktop and mobile will feature more color and visual features in…