Google Maps turns 15, rolls out new app features
Google Maps turns 15 today, and in honor of the service's birthday, Google is revamping its Google Maps app for both iOS and Android.
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Amber Neely
Google settles three lawsuits over age discrimination, minors & illegal Wi-Fi hotspot data
Clearing some of its legal plate, Google this week reached settlements for three different lawsuits, most notably a 2010 class action over illegal Wi-Fi data scooped up by Street View vehicles.
Roger Fingas
Apple Watch & iPhone used in escape from flipped, sinking car
A Florida woman is lucky to be alive after her car flipped into a marsh by a Tampa highway, apparently saved by a combination of her Apple Watch, iPhone, and Google Maps.
Google Maps for iPhone gains Apple Music controls, new commuting options
Google on Monday revealed a major update of Google Maps rolling out to iOS and Android this week, including a new Commute tab and support for music service control without switching apps.
Hands on: Use your iPhone and Apple CarPlay to access Waze while driving
AppleInsider goes hands-on with a first look of Waze's popular navigation app running in Apple CarPlay — complete with incident reports and police alerts.
Andrew O'Hara
watchOS 5, a short film shot on iPhone XS Max, and more on the AppleInsider Podcast
The AppleInsider Podcast discusses Watch OS 5, Google Maps on CarPlay, the short film shot on iPhone XS Max, and John Hancock requiring Apple Watch (or similar) for all life insurance policies.
Victor Marks
Hands on: Google Maps in CarPlay fights Apple Maps for your dashboard
After being teased during WWDC, we finally have our hand on Google Maps in Apple's CarPlay. AppleInsider takes a spin to see how it compares to Apple's own option.
Google Maps becomes first third-party navigation app with Apple CarPlay support
Google on Tuesday updated the iOS version of Google Maps with CarPlay support, taking advantage of iOS 12's ability to employ navigation options beyond Apple Maps.
Drivers more satisfied with Apple CarPlay than Android Auto, says J.D. Power
As a rule, car owners are more satisfied with the connected infotainment experience of using Apple CarPlay versus Android Auto, though they'd rather use Google Maps for navigation, according to a J.D. Power study published this week.
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