For many, Google is synonymous with seemingly healthy features suddenly deleted from existence. There’s some truth to it, but one of the crucial changes I’ve taken issue with isn’t in the absence of features; it’s in the convolution. Specifically, in the privacy changes made to Google Maps Timelines.
Google Maps for Wear OS has always been a handy tool, but countless times using it to navigate a city on foot or by bike has often led to a headache for me. That’s why I’m thrilled that Google Maps for Wear OS now automatically launches, but only when you need it to.
After the deprecation of Assistant Driving Mode earlier this year, Google Maps is now missing media playback controls for YouTube Music and Spotify on Android.
Google has launched its first Android Auto 14.8 update in beta which sets the stage of the death of Assistant and arrival of Gemini, while also apparently bringing a useful tweak to Google Maps.
Google Maps is perhaps one of the most influential apps ever, with the service having been available for two decades now. But what if it had launch a bit earlier? A fun new design video imagines what Google Maps would have looked like on those old, iconic Nokia phones in the early 2000s.
If something about Google Maps on Android and iOS looks different to you, it’s because the logo that appears in the bottom-left corner of every single map has been updated.
An issue with Google Maps as of late has left users without the ability to see alternate routes on the mobile app and car platforms such as Android Auto.
New updates to Google Maps have made it possible to show a custom car icon during navigation through both Android Auto and CarPlay. Here’s how it works.
Google has officially confirmed that the Assistant “Driving Mode” bar that appears at the bottom of Google Maps navigation on Android is no longer available.
After testing got underway earlier this year, Google Maps for Android is widely rolling out a redesign of the “You” and “Contribute” tabs that embrace sheets.
In February of 2024, Google Assistant Driving Mode was pared back to basically be a voice bar, but in recent days it has disappeared entirely from Google Maps on Android.
Ahead of the busy summer season, Google is rolling out a handful of planning and travel tools across Maps (like a handy Gemini screenshots feature) and Search.
As of December, Google Maps has rolled out the on-device Timeline location history change. Over the past day, some users have reported that their Google Maps Timeline is missing.
A frustrating bug in Google Maps for CarPlay has left users without the typical route preview before starting turn-by-turn navigation – thankfully, it’s been fixed.
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Google Maps maimed Timelines for privacy, but that’s worse than abandoning it
For many, Google is synonymous with seemingly healthy features suddenly deleted from existence. There’s some truth to it, but one of the crucial changes I’ve taken issue with isn’t in the absence of features; it’s in the convolution. Specifically, in the privacy changes made to Google Maps Timelines.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps for Wear OS now auto-launches when you need it most, and it’s a delight [Video]
Google Maps for Wear OS has always been a handy tool, but countless times using it to navigate a city on foot or by bike has often led to a headache for me. That’s why I’m thrilled that Google Maps for Wear OS now automatically launches, but only when you need it to.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps navigation missing media controls on Android [Update: Fix coming]
After the deprecation of Assistant Driving Mode earlier this year, Google Maps is now missing media playback controls for YouTube Music and Spotify on Android.
Expand Expanding CloseRivian rolling out new navigation system powered by Google Maps
Rivian today announced a partnership with Google Maps on a new navigation system for its electric vehicles.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Auto 14.8 is nearly ready to kill off Assistant as Maps tests a new shortcut
Google has launched its first Android Auto 14.8 update in beta which sets the stage of the death of Assistant and arrival of Gemini, while also apparently bringing a useful tweak to Google Maps.
Expand Expanding CloseGarmin smartwatches now have an official Google Maps app
Available now, select Garmin smartwatches are picking up an official Google Maps app that, of course, is free to download.
Expand Expanding CloseThis fun video imagines what Google Maps would have looked like on iconic older Nokia phones
Google Maps is perhaps one of the most influential apps ever, with the service having been available for two decades now. But what if it had launch a bit earlier? A fun new design video imagines what Google Maps would have looked like on those old, iconic Nokia phones in the early 2000s.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps testing Material 3 Expressive redesign on Wear OS
Google Maps is beta testing a Material 3 Expressive redesign of its watch app ahead of Wear OS 6.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps will get a new look to match your car, starting with Polestar
Google Maps may soon have a new look in your car to match its native OS with a new Android Automotive ability that will start with Polestar vehicles.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps updated with new bottom corner logo
If something about Google Maps on Android and iOS looks different to you, it’s because the logo that appears in the bottom-left corner of every single map has been updated.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps has stopped showing alternate routes on app, Android Auto for some
An issue with Google Maps as of late has left users without the ability to see alternate routes on the mobile app and car platforms such as Android Auto.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps lets you customize your car icon on Android Auto and CarPlay – how to do it
New updates to Google Maps have made it possible to show a custom car icon during navigation through both Android Auto and CarPlay. Here’s how it works.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps for iPhone can now scan your screenshots to save places
After announcing in March, Google Maps has rolled out a feature that can scan screenshots on your iPhone and save any found locations.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle confirms removal of Assistant ‘Driving Mode’
Google has officially confirmed that the Assistant “Driving Mode” bar that appears at the bottom of Google Maps navigation on Android is no longer available.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps rolling out full sheet redesign on Android
After testing got underway earlier this year, Google Maps for Android is widely rolling out a redesign of the “You” and “Contribute” tabs that embrace sheets.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Assistant ‘Driving Mode’ in Maps for Android has disappeared
In February of 2024, Google Assistant Driving Mode was pared back to basically be a voice bar, but in recent days it has disappeared entirely from Google Maps on Android.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps expanding ‘suspected fake reviews’ warnings
Google Maps is detailing its 2024 progress in “preventing and taking down deceptive content,” which includes adding fake review warnings.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps redesigns directions overview with arrival time on Android
Google Maps has made a small redesign to the heavily used directions interface that provides an overview of trip details.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini in Google Maps will find places saved in your screenshots
Ahead of the busy summer season, Google is rolling out a handful of planning and travel tools across Maps (like a handy Gemini screenshots feature) and Search.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle fixes missing Maps Timeline history, backups can now be restored
Earlier this month, some Google Maps users found that their Timeline location history was missing, but the company has now fixed the issue.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps for iPhone gets sheet & directions redesign, improves reachability
Following Android back in July, Google Maps is now rolling out a sheet-based redesign that replaces most fullscreen UIs in the iPhone app.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps Timeline location history missing for some
As of December, Google Maps has rolled out the on-device Timeline location history change. Over the past day, some users have reported that their Google Maps Timeline is missing.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps already supports Android 16’s Live Updates notifications [Gallery]
Google Maps has been updated with support for Live Updates in Android 16 as the beta continues on.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps for CarPlay fixes route previews in latest update
A frustrating bug in Google Maps for CarPlay has left users without the typical route preview before starting turn-by-turn navigation – thankfully, it’s been fixed.
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