Google Maps for iOS gets real-time commuting info, places around you and more

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Google Maps for iOS has been updated today adding few new features like real-time commuting info, new menu buttons, places around you and more. The real-time commuting info was added to Android a year ago. Continue reading “Google Maps for iOS gets real-time commuting info, places around you and more”

Google Maps step-by-step transit navigation is back, tells you when to get off your train or bus

Google Maps Step by Step Public Transit

Google introduced  step-by-step public transit navigation directions for 400+ cities globally, back in 2011. Later it was removed. Now the feature finally back worldwide, after Google started testing if for sometime. Earlier this year Google expanded transit feature to sixteen Indian cities and also said that Google Maps globally provides over 1 billion km worth of transit results every day and has schedules for more than 2.5 million public transit stops worldwide.
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Ola, Google team up to bring Ola Outstation cabs to Google Maps

ola mapsOla and Google have partnered to bring Ola Outstation service to Google Maps. Users will now see an inter-city Ola cab ride options directly within Google Maps. Continue reading “Ola, Google team up to bring Ola Outstation cabs to Google Maps”

Google adds Q&A feature to Google Maps and search

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Google has added a new Question and Answers section to Google Maps for Android and mobile Search. You can ask questions regarding locations, get the answers you need and even answer other people’s questions about places. Continue reading “Google adds Q&A feature to Google Maps and search”

Google Maps now shows real-time transit info for WBTC buses in Kolkata

Google Maps Kolkata real-time transit

Google Maps already has transit feature in 16 Indian cities, today Google has announced a partnership with the West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBTC), to add real-time information about bus arrival times for Kolkata on Google Maps. Continue reading “Google Maps now shows real-time transit info for WBTC buses in Kolkata”

Google Maps for Android and iOS get parking reminders

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Google Maps will now help you find your parked car thanks to a new parking reminder feature. Available for Android and iOS, the feature will let users record their parking locations. Continue reading “Google Maps for Android and iOS get parking reminders”

Google Maps for iOS gets Timeline feature in latest update

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Just yesterday, Google Maps for iOS received directions widget and iMessage app for location sharing. Now, the app is getting a timeline feature that allows users to get a quick view at the recently visited places and keep a track of them in an easy way.
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Google Maps for iOS gets directions widget and iMessage app for location sharing

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Google Maps for iOS has received a bunch of new features in latest update. The update that bumps the app to version  4.30.0 brings a new directions widget and a iMessage app for easier location sharing.

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Google Maps for Android gets revamped design, real-time commute data and more

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Google Maps for Android has received an update that revamps the interface which makes it smarter and better. The latest makeover adds three tabs – Places, Driving and Transit at the bottom of the screen. Continue reading “Google Maps for Android gets revamped design, real-time commute data and more”

Google Maps for iOS adds real-time info about crowded places

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Google Maps for iOS has received a new update that adds a bunch of new features. The update that bumps the app to version 4.27.0 now gives you a heads up about how crowded your favorite place is thanks to a new feature dubbed as Popular Times.  Continue reading “Google Maps for iOS adds real-time info about crowded places”

Google Maps starts showing parking availability for some users

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Google Maps has reportedly started showing parking availability for some users, according to Android Police. The parking availability will be displayed with a small rounded ‘P’ icon right next to the travel duration within the app. Continue reading “Google Maps starts showing parking availability for some users”

You can now search and request Uber rides directly from Google Maps

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Google and Uber integration is going even deeper with the latest update. You can now now request a ride, see your driver en route, contact your driver, and follow your trip status directly from Google Maps. Prior to this update you could compare wait times and the pricing of available Uber options, including POOL, uberX, and uberXL, in Google Maps.
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Google Maps will now help you find public toilets around you

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Google has rolled out a new feature to Google Maps that will allow people to find public toilets around them. Starting today, the service has gone live in National Capital Region (NSR) and Madhya Pradesh.
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Apple reportedly using drones to improve Maps and combat Google Maps

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Apple is said to be using drones to improve Maps, according to a latest report from Bloomberg. Along with the drones, the company will also  some indoor navigation tech to improve its app to better compete with Google. Continue reading “Apple reportedly using drones to improve Maps and combat Google Maps”