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Google Maps and Waze get new route guidance and alerts

Google has announced updates for both its Google Maps and Waze apps on iOS, including recommending car parks, and alerting users to different types of speed cameras.

William Gallagher | 5 months ago

Google Maps finally brings hazard reporting in CarPlay

Years after it debuted on its iOS and Android apps, hazard and delay reporting is now available when Google Maps is connected to CarPlay.

William Gallagher | 5 months ago

Google is finally adding a speedometer to Google Maps on iPhone

Half a decade after it introduced the features on Android, Google now plans to add both a speedometer and speed limits detail to its Google Maps on iOS.

William Gallagher | 6 months ago

Google Maps is rolling out AI-powered features for planning trips on iPhone

Google Maps is adding many new artificial intelligence features for iOS users to simplify the process of planning trips and see their routes before they arrive.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Apple & Google turn off live traffic updates in Israel, Gaza ahead of ground war

Apple and Google are disabling live traffic updates in their respective navigation apps in Israel and the Gaza Strip, as the conflict between Hamas and Israel continues.

Malcolm Owen | 1 year ago

Google is being sued after bad map directions led a man to his death

A series of errors with Google Maps directions at the core ultimately led to a man dying after driving over a collapsed bridge — and his family is suing.

William Gallagher | 1 year ago

How to open links in Apple Maps instead of Google Maps

You prefer Apple Maps, but everybody else uses Google Maps. But, there are ways to open Google Maps links in Apple Maps — here's how.

Alex Baggott | 1 year ago

Google Maps adds AR views & more Live Activities

Google has announced multiple new features for its mapping service, including use of iOS 16's Live Activities feature to show "glanceable directions."

William Gallagher | 1 year ago

Apple Maps, Google Maps routed Washington highway drivers onto dirt road

For around a month, both Apple Maps and Google Maps routed eastbound drivers around I-90 construction in Washington State, sending them down dirt roads where they got stuck and had to be towed.

William Gallagher | 2 years ago

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How to find local points of interest using map apps in iOS 16

If you're on a well-earned vacation, moving home, or embarking as a digital nomad, you need to know where things are in a new city quickly. Here's how to use mapping apps in iOS 16 to find out what's near your location.

Malcolm Owen | 2 years ago

Compared: Apple Maps versus Google Maps in 2022

Apple Maps has come a long way in its decade on the market, but Google Maps hasn't stopped improving either. Here's how the two mapping giants compare in 2022.

Wesley Hilliard | 2 years ago

Google Maps gets better iOS navigation, standalone Apple Watch support

Google is rolling out new features and updates to its Google Maps for iOS app, including ones that will make navigation easier on iPhone and Apple Watch.

Mike Peterson | 2 years ago

Apple Maps applies reality distortion field to hide Tim Cook's house

Both Apple Maps and Google Maps have entirely blurred out Apple CEO Tim Cook's home, presumably following recent reports of him being stalked.

William Gallagher | 2 years ago

The best travel apps you need on your iPhone

While the last two years haven't been the best for vacations, there's still the opportunity to travel to various locations around the world. Here are some of the best iPhone and iPad apps for doing just that.

Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

Google Maps debuting new features to make the holidays less stressful

Google is issuing a number of updates and features to its Google Maps platform aimed at helping shoppers and travelers during the busy holiday shopping season.

Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

How to find local points of interest in a new area using iOS map apps

Apple Maps, and third-party apps like the newly updated Where To?, can help you scout out your locale, build up an itinerary, and even use AR to show you to the places you need to go.

William Gallagher | 3 years ago

Google driving 'password-free future' with new privacy features

At Google I/O the company said it will be stepping up its privacy options in its apps and services including an option to delete your last search query, with an ultimate goal of eliminating user passwords.

Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

Google Maps returns to the Apple Watch with latest update

Google Maps has officially returned to the Apple Watch, with the latest update on Wednesday reintroducing watchOS support.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

Google Maps updated for CarPlay, revived on Apple Watch

Google has made some changes to how Google Maps works on Apple devices, with updates made to the interface when used in CarPlay, as well as a new Google Maps app for Apple Watch providing navigation on the wrist.

Malcolm Owen | 4 years ago

Apple Maps vs Google Maps - smartphone mapping titans battle it out in 2020

Apple Maps and Google Maps have both recently undergone major updates. AppleInsider takes a look at both, and examines which changes might shift which platform you want to use.

Wesley Hilliard | 4 years ago