Google Maps Introduces Fuel-Saving Feature For Indian Users: Check How To Use It
This feature uses the type of vehicle engine, providing estimates on fuel or energy efficiency for different routes.
Dec 14, 2023, 14:32 PM IST
Google Maps Now Features India's Official Map When Searching For 'Bharat'
This change comes just a few weeks after the Government of India used the term "President of Bharat" instead of "President of India" in the G20 dinner invite.
Oct 29, 2023, 18:33 PM IST
Family Sues Google Maps For Allegedly Directing Man Off Collapsed Bridge
The family of a North Carolina man has sued technology giant Google for negligence. The man died when he drove off a collapsed bridge while following instructions from Google Maps. Citing a lawsuit, Philip Paxson drowned after his Jeep Gladiator plunged into Snow Creek in Hickory.
Sep 22, 2023, 15:55 PM IST
Family Files Lawsuit Against Google As Map Directions Results In Fatal Accident
The Navy veteran's body was found by state troopers “in an upside down and partially submerged truck”. Paxson drove off an unguarded edge crashing 20 feet below, read the court filing states.
Sep 21, 2023, 13:26 PM IST
MapMyIndia Vs Google Maps: How Indian Homegrown Company Is Challenging The Dominance Of Global Giant
Let's delve deeper to find how homegrown MapMyIndia is challenging the dominance of Google Maps in satellite and mapping service.
Aug 15, 2023, 18:31 PM IST
Google Maps Fiasco! Family with three-month-old baby on board plunges into canal while following Google Maps in Kerala
A family of four had to be rescued after their car plunged into a canal in Kerala. According to media reports, the driver had been following directions from Google Maps which led their vehicle straight into the water on Thursday night.
Aug 09, 2022, 11:13 AM IST
Instagram, TikTok eating into Google's core services, suggests top executive
The TikTok threat to Google's business is not just limited to YouTube, but core Google services, including Search and Maps, are also being impacted by a growing preference for social media and videos, says a Google executive.
Jul 14, 2022, 16:50 PM IST
Google to delete location history data for abortion clinic visits
Google has decided to delete users' location history when they visit abortion clinics, domestic violence shelters and other places where privacy is sought.
Jul 02, 2022, 16:49 PM IST
Google Maps updated, to calculate toll prices on your route: Here’s how
To make travelling more convenient for users in the USA, India, Japan and Indonesia, Google Maps has started a feature to calculate the toll amount on a certain route.
Jun 14, 2022, 15:37 PM IST
Google Maps to help you save money on toll prices --5 big points for Android and iOS users
With this new Google Maps update, users can now find the estimated toll price to their destination even before the trip starts with toll pricing information from local tolling authorities.
Apr 06, 2022, 11:30 AM IST
Google blocked over 100 million abusive edits on Maps in 2021
Google identified and removed more than 7 million fake Business Profiles.
Mar 27, 2022, 19:34 PM IST
Now Google will allow users to pay for parking using voice, here's how
This partnership is the latest example of Google’s push into transportation, including adding biking and ride-hailing in Google Maps.
Mar 12, 2022, 10:06 AM IST
Don’t believe Google Maps blindly, you can end up driving on railway track
As a result of following Google maps, a Kia Seltos driver got stuck on railway tracks near the Ballygunge train station in West Bengal.
Feb 02, 2022, 10:19 AM IST
Google Maps introduces India-first ‘Plus Codes’ feature, check how to use
Google has launched an India-first feature on Google Maps where users can access their current location to find the 'plus codes' address for their home.
Jan 27, 2022, 18:31 PM IST
Google Maps helps Italian police capture mafia fugitive
Italian police has caught a top mafia fugitive who had been on the run for nearly 20 years thanks to the help of the Google Maps app.
Jan 05, 2022, 23:46 PM IST
Planning to visit nearby markets? Check Google Maps’ new feature that can warn you about crowded places
Google has released a new feature on Google Maps that can warn users about crowded places.
Nov 17, 2021, 18:45 PM IST
Google Maps reaches 10 billion Play Store downloads
Google Maps has now reached the important milestone of 10 billion Play Store downloads.
Nov 06, 2021, 22:37 PM IST
Apple iPhone users will be able to use Google Maps in dark mode, check other new features for iOS
Google has revealed that Apple iPhone users will soon get the option in the app’s settings in the coming weeks.
Aug 05, 2021, 18:27 PM IST
Passengers in Delhi will now be able to track DTC buses on Google Maps
Commuters will be able to track DTC bus locations, arrival and departure times, and routes on a real-time basis.
Jul 15, 2021, 14:30 PM IST
Google Maps detects mysterious ‘underwater island’ in Arabian Sea, probe on
What has puzzled many is that there is no visible land or structure at the spot, whereas according to Google Maps, the bean-shaped island could be 8km long and 3.5km wide.
Jun 17, 2021, 16:02 PM IST