Google with an aim to bring more real-world games like Pokemon Go, is opening up its Maps API for game developers to build their games. For an open-world game, developers first need to understand the physical environment around their players. Continue reading “Google opens up Maps API for game developers, Resonance Audio for AR and VR experiences”
Google today has introduced Plus Codes for Maps which is a simple location-based digital addressing system and voice Navigation in six additional Indian languages. The Plus Codes concept divides the surface of the Earth into tiny ‘tiled areas’ and assigns a unique to each. Continue reading “Google Maps in India gets Plus Codes to locate addresses easily, voice navigation in 6 additional Indian languages”
On the occasion of Mario day, Google has teamed up with Nintendo to bring Mario to Google Maps. Starting today “Mario Time” is available on Google Maps for Android and iOS devices and Mario will accompany you on all your drives Google Maps this week. Continue reading “Google celebrates Mario day with new ‘Mario Time’ Maps navigation for iOS and Android”
Google Maps for iOS has been updated today adding few new features like real-time commuting info, new menu buttons, places around you and more. The real-time commuting info was added to Android a year ago. Continue reading “Google Maps for iOS gets real-time commuting info, places around you and more”
Google introduced step-by-step public transit navigation directions for 400+ cities globally, back in 2011. Later it was removed. Now the feature finally back worldwide, after Google started testing if for sometime. Earlier this year Google expanded transit feature to sixteen Indian cities and also said that Google Maps globally provides over 1 billion km worth of transit results every day and has schedules for more than 2.5 million public transit stops worldwide.
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Google has update Maps with a new feature that makes it easier for users to find parking. You can now find parking near your destination on Google Maps for Android. Continue reading “Google Maps makes it easier to find parking with latest update”
Ola and Google have partnered to bring Ola Outstation service to Google Maps. Users will now see an inter-city Ola cab ride options directly within Google Maps. Continue reading “Ola, Google team up to bring Ola Outstation cabs to Google Maps”
Google has added a new Question and Answers section to Google Maps for Android and mobile Search. You can ask questions regarding locations, get the answers you need and even answer other people’s questions about places. Continue reading “Google adds Q&A feature to Google Maps and search”
Google Maps already has transit feature in 16 Indian cities, today Google has announced a partnership with the West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBTC), to add real-time information about bus arrival times for Kolkata on Google Maps. Continue reading “Google Maps now shows real-time transit info for WBTC buses in Kolkata”
Google Maps will now help you find your parked car thanks to a new parking reminder feature. Available for Android and iOS, the feature will let users record their parking locations. Continue reading “Google Maps for Android and iOS get parking reminders”
Just yesterday, Google Maps for iOS received directions widget and iMessage app for location sharing. Now, the app is getting a timeline feature that allows users to get a quick view at the recently visited places and keep a track of them in an easy way.
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Google Maps for iOS has received a bunch of new features in latest update. The update that bumps the app to version 4.30.0 brings a new directions widget and a iMessage app for easier location sharing.
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Google Maps for Android has received an update that revamps the interface which makes it smarter and better. The latest makeover adds three tabs – Places, Driving and Transit at the bottom of the screen. Continue reading “Google Maps for Android gets revamped design, real-time commute data and more”
Google Maps for iOS has received a new update that adds a bunch of new features. The update that bumps the app to version 4.27.0 now gives you a heads up about how crowded your favorite place is thanks to a new feature dubbed as Popular Times. Continue reading “Google Maps for iOS adds real-time info about crowded places”
Google Maps has reportedly started showing parking availability for some users, according to Android Police. The parking availability will be displayed with a small rounded ‘P’ icon right next to the travel duration within the app. Continue reading “Google Maps starts showing parking availability for some users”
