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Google Maps Is Bringing EV Route Planning To Android Auto

The feature will take the guesswork out of planning an EV road trip for over 350 models across at least 15 brands.

InsideEVs · Mar 30

Android Users Calling White House Saw 'Epstein Island'—Google Said Someone Edited the Map Listing

Google Pixel users calling the White House briefly saw the switchboard labelled 'Epstein Island' due to a manipulated Google Maps listing.

International Business Times UK · Mar 29

My sense of direction is so bad that even Google Maps can't help — can this $5m local transit app do any better?

I've managed to get lost in my own house on multiple occasions. So Ride East Midlands really has its work cut out for it.

Tom’s Guide · Mar 23

'Immersive Navigation' in Google Maps is like opening a new app for the modern era of driving

Google Maps announced its largest update in a decade, as it completely reworks the driving experience with Immersive Navigation.

Android Central · Mar 12

‘Our biggest navigation upgrade in over a decade’: Google Maps gets two massive Gemini-powered features that you’re going to use all the time

Google Maps is getting two major Gemini-powered upgrades, including a conversational travel assistant and a major upgrade to its driving navigation — here's what's new.

TechRadar · Mar 12

7 Things You Should Delete from Your Google Maps History

The map in a pocket does more than give directions. It remembers. Every coffee stop, every late-night search for a pharmacy, every address typed in during a heated argument or a rushed morning lives quietly inside Google Maps. That digital trail forms a detailed portrait of daily life, habits, routines,…

Clever Dude · Feb 24

Google Maps might keep things from you if you don't sign in to an account

Google Maps users reported strange problems, as the app started "limiting" access to useful features.

Android Central · Feb 20

Google Maps appears to be removing features if you're not logged in — and that's a huge mistake

Google Maps seems to be removing key features if you're not logged into a Google account, which feels like a blunder on Google's part.

Tom’s Guide · Feb 19

Will a bright comet adorn our early spring sky? Why astronomers are getting excited about Comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS)

A new comet approaching the sun has caught the attention of astronomers, primarily because of its lineage. It appears to belong to a group of comets that in some cases have briefly become outstandingly bright objects.

Space · Feb 5

My walks just got a lot better, as Google says 'Gemini in Navigation' supports more

Google expands a hands-free Gemini navigation feature in Maps to help more users who are walking or cycling.

Android Central · Jan 30