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Google Maps

Mobile phone displaying a map application with a location marked.
Feb 3, 2020

Google just recently added an incognito mode feature to Google Maps for iPhone and Android. With that, you can now use Maps in private at any time, which means you can browse and search with peace of ...

Smartphone displaying a navigation app at a doorway.
Nov 15, 2019

Even if you're totally familiar with all the routes you can take to go home or work, you'll still want to use Google Maps to find the fastest route in current traffic conditions. If you're on Android, ...

Map navigation interface displayed on a smartphone.
Oct 25, 2019

Google's "Go" line of apps are lightweight counterparts designed to be limited speedy alternatives to their full-featured sibling apps. There is a Go version of Photos, Search, Maps, and more — but ar ...

Smartphone displaying a GPS navigation map while being held in a car.
Sep 19, 2019

Dark mode is one of the most requested features these days, but it's even more important with a navigation app. If you're using Google Maps for directions while driving at night, the default white bac ...

Mobile phone displaying a map on a concrete surface.
Sep 19, 2019

When you're going somewhere for the first time, it's nice to know what the destination will look like. Street View in Google Maps is the perfect tool for that, though it's always been a little awkward ...

Mobile screen displaying navigation and music playback interface.
Jul 15, 2019

Staying alert to directions and changing the music you're listening to on your smartphone at the same time can be cumbersome, but Google Maps wants to fix that. One of the mapping service's features a ...

Hand holding a smartphone displaying a map application.
Apr 1, 2019

Life is all about spending time together with loved ones, experiencing new places together to enjoy and create memorable moments. Luckily, Google has made it easier for us to rendezvous with friends a ...

A hand holding a smartphone displaying a map and directions.
Apr 1, 2019

Spotty cellular reception is a fact of life that we all have to deal with, especially when you're traveling. For those of us who rely on our smartphones for navigation, driving through areas with bad ...

"How to See Live & Average Wait Times for Your Favorite Restaurants in Google Maps" cover image
Apr 1, 2019

Going out to dinner on a Saturday night can be more trouble than it's worth when you find yourself waiting for hours on end just to be seated. Thankfully, Google Maps has some very useful data that ca ...

A hand holding a smartphone displaying a map with a marked location.
Apr 1, 2019

If you want to find out the linear distance between your hotel and a landmark or restaurant you want to visit, Google Maps has a great feature that lets you quickly measure the distance between two or ...