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Major Google Maps Update For iOS, Android Announced With New UI, Uber And OpenTable Integration

Ben Reid·November 6, 2014

Google's Maps service is about as popular as its search engine these days, and as well as the Web service, the Big G has made a concerted effort to improve navigation for mobile users. Those rocking an Android nearly always get the better end of the updates as far is Google is concerned, but in recognizing that iOS users are still an important demographic as far as reach is taken into account, the Android maker has just announced a rather sizeable update for those on iPhone and iPad as well as users running its own mobile OS.

Smartphone Connected Smart Shoes Will Help You Navigate And Track Movement Using Google Maps [Video]

Oliver Haslam·July 30, 2014

Smartwatches and fitness bands are all the rage right now, with large companies like Fitbit, Nike and Motorola throwing their hats into the ring in an effort to be the device that sits on your wrist and monitors your movement or, in the case of the more adventurous devices, acts as an extension of your smartphone.

How To Save Offline Maps In Google Maps 3.0 For iOS, 8.0 For Android

Ben Reid·May 9, 2014

Google Maps Updated For iOS And Android With Tons Of New Features, Here’s What Is New!

Ben Reid·May 7, 2014

Google Maps is widely regarded as the authority in its field, even compared with the navigational prowess of TomTom, Garmin and the like. When the iOS 6 fiasco went down with Apple Maps, for for example, scores of ardent Apple fans were only too relieved to see the search giant's famed utility re-enter as a third-party App Store app. Today, said app has been treated to a healthy update for both iOS and Android, and you can catch the full details and download info right after the break!

Google Maps Street View Now Lets You Go Back In Time

Paul Morris·April 24, 2014

Whichever way you look at it, Google Street View is a staggering example of modern technology and the world in which we live in. The Maps and Street View team at Google have accumulated photos and imagery of over six million miles' worth of road around the world, all of which is pretty much immediately accessible online through mobile or desktop browsers and native apps. That level of achievement deserves to be applauded but it seems Google isn't stopping there. In an effort to allow users to "time travel" the company is enhancing the Street View service by adding all of its archived footage to allow time lapse experiences at specific locations.

How To Cache Offline Maps In Google Maps For iPhone And iPad

Ben Reid·February 15, 2014

Google Street View Now Lets You Take A Virtual Tour Of British Naval Submarine

Paul Morris·November 4, 2013

Google Street View is an invaluable resource in certain situations. If you're dashing out to meet a client, or visiting the new home of a friend or family member then Street View is fantastic for getting a real-world look of the address that you're heading to before actually setting off. Even if you're just the inquisitive type who is sitting in the comfort of your own home looking eagerly at streets in your local area then you can easily lose countless hours to the wonder that is Street View. If you're bored of looking at terraced streets or local parks then maybe you should cast your eyes over the internals of the HMS Ocelot, which is now fully documented thanks to the power of Google Street View.

Take A Full Virtual Tour Of The Luxurious Emirates A380 Using Google Street View

Ben Reid·August 6, 2013

Flying on Emirates Airlines, compared with most other aviation companies, is a pretty expensive gig, to say the least. Indeed, if you fancy flying on an Emirates A380, you could be looking at a ticket price of for up to $20,000 for First Class, and naturally, not everybody has that kind of cash just to throw around. Still, if you've wondered what it's like to mosey on through one of these monstrous planes, Google Street View has you covered, for now you can get up close and personal with the 610,000 lb beast and take a tour of the entire plane, including First, Business and Economy Class, as if it were a long luxurious road.

Google Maps 2.0 For iOS Released With iPad Support, Indoor And Offline Maps, Enhanced Navigation And More

Uzair Ghani·July 17, 2013

How To Cache Offline Maps In Google Maps 7.0 For Android

Ben Reid·July 11, 2013

As we discovered just a short while ago, the Google Maps for Android app has been afforded a tidy update bringing with it a plethora of new and exciting features, but although we're impressed with the work Google has put into this overhaul of the Android app, you may have noticed that the feature allowing you to save maps for offline use is strangely missing. Luckily, there's a quick workaround to the issue, and in following the steps below, your shiny new Google Maps for Android will be storing maps for offline caching like there's no tomorrow.

Google Shutting Down Latitude On August 9th, Shifting Its Focus Towards Google+

Ben Reid·July 10, 2013

Google isn't shy when it comes to killing off its services, and having recently knocked Google Reader on the head, the company has announced via its official blog page that Google Latitude will be discontinued as of August 9th. The Big G now feels that the antiquated service has run its course, and will instead look to extend its check-in and location services on Google+. The announcement was made alongside the release of version 7 of Google Maps for Android app.

Google Maps 7.0 For Android Released: Brand New Look And Features With Major Tablet Tweaks [VIDEO]

Aatif·July 10, 2013

Take A Virtual Tour Of The World’s Tallest Building Burj Khalifa Using Google Street View [VIDEO]

Oliver Haslam·June 24, 2013

Google Street View is quite possibly one of the company's best innovations to date, besides cataloguing the entire World Wide Web, that is. Being able to take a virtual walk down a very real street is something that would have seemed almost impossible not too long ago, but Google made it happen. And today, Google is stepping things up a notch.

Google Maps App For iPad Announced, Desktop Version Gets A Revamp, New Overhauled Android App Incoming [VIDEO]

Ben Reid·May 16, 2013

Google's Maps is seen as the authority in the field of navigation, and of course, mapping, and having established a large user base already, the company is preparing to revamp the mobile arm of the service in the coming weeks and months. Following on from the new-look desktop version, Google will now be bringing the look of iOS Maps to Android, and an iPad version is also going to be hitting the App Store in the summer along with a revamp of the desktop version of Maps. More details after the break.

Here’s How To Zoom In / Out On Google Maps For iPhone And Android Using One Finger [VIDEO]

Ben Reid·April 1, 2013

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