March 10. Mar10. Mario. It makes sense, right? And Google has done us a 1UP by having us play some Mario Kart on the road. The real road. Sorta.
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There are no changes to Google Maps in China, company says after report
It is going against an earlier report saying that a Google Maps app for iOS had popped up with ties to Alibaba's mapping app, AutoNavi.
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Google Maps back in China after 8 years’ absence
By many indications, Google seems to have made a partnership with an Alibaba subsidiary in order to return its Maps service back to the very restrictive regime of China.
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Google Maps is now a transit guide that will poke your shoulder
You missed your stop. Great. Now you're late. Google hopes that won't be the case ever again with an upcoming update to Google Maps.
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Google Maps now the default navigation app for Lyft drivers
It's integrated into the the driver's app for Lyft users, though drivers can opt out if they want to. Uber has been doing the same for its driver app.
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Bixby voice now working on US Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ units
The launch of voice commands for Bixby marks a crucial trial for Samsung — did it get syntax all worked out and will it be truly useful?
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HTC U11 Edge Sense updates will let you zoom in and pick up
HTC is planning to add new abilities to its squeeze-based user interface, Edge Sense, including zooming into maps or pictures and turning off alarms.
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Google Maps improves home screen with a quick toolbar to restaurants, real-time commute
From the app's load-up, you can swipe up to check out nearby restaurants, your commute to and from home or find your way through public transit.
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Google Maps update is all about time spent, time earned
If you need the time to plan, Google Maps will give you it. No matter where you’re headed to eat, shop or play from now on, you’ll be getting just a little more information on when you should get busy movin’.
One feature improvement goes to the Popular Times graph where you’re automatically taken to how busy a point of interest is this hour, this day. You’ll also be told how long people usually hang around.
Lastly, but importantly for people who might be looking into multi-faceted facilities like huge theme parks or restaurants with delivery service, you’ll also have access to operating hours for those different facets.
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New Pixel Live Cases, OtterBox Defender are in the Google Store
Maybe you’re not so hot about the Pixel’s design after all? It’s okay, we know a few types who like to saran-wrap their Jet Black iPhone 7.
Fortunately, you have plenty of ways to cover things up. Just as Google has provided some interesting Live Cases for the Nexus phones, it has done the same for the Pixel and Pixel XL. Sure, there are the $40 Live Cases for Places, Photos and a few special artist selections, especially from designer Jeremy Scott.
But some new $49.99 cases are coming onto the scene. As with all other Live Cases, the rather simple looking Google Trends case comes with a live wallpaper that shows off the latest top trending searches. The Google Earth Live Case is printed with your choice of Google Earth view and you’ll have the option of pressing the shortcut button to head to that spot on Google Maps.
Both cases are on the Google Store and Verizon’s site, listed as “Coming Soon.”
In the meantime, you do have the option of taking the durable route with the OtterBox Defender Series cases for both the Pixel ($49.95) and the Pixel XL ($59.95). There’s an inner screen layer, a hard shell and an inner foam lining, all of which should take falls and spills quite nicely.
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Where do you have to be? Check your Google Calendar events on Google Maps
Google Maps is really at it with reducing the tap count for the user experience, huh? This time around, Google Calendar gets wrapped into the mix in a new tab of the “Your Places” panel.Any event that you put in an address for on Google Calendars can simply be accessed in that space. You’ll also see a
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Hands-free Google Maps voice commands keep your hands on the wheel
So, you’re travelling to somewhere you don’t know. Easy to figure out the point A to point B of things — just set Google Maps to navigation mode, clip your device to the dashboard or vent (really, we do suggest getting a clip device) and have that Google voice tell you where to turn.But if you need to grab a pit stop or some flowers along the way, you now have the ability to yell ...
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Google Maps ride-hailing options expands with Lyft and Gett
Uber pads its share of the global ride-hailing pie. Its positioning is very apparent as its service has been the go-to for Google Maps users looking for a way over “there”. Sure, Maps added on six regional services back in March, but that UberX has always been tops on the ride service list.Not necessarily anymore. Lyft and Gett are now on the roster in the US.
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Google will do everything in its power to keep you updated during the 2016 Olympics
Let’s forget about the US election for a while (but not too long, as your voter registration deadline approaches), and focus on another fierce battle for gold through August 21. A slightly less dirty contest comprising over 300 events across 28 sports, with 10,500 athletes from 206 countries eyeing the greatest honor known to man since ancient Greece.Following all the Olympic action can feel a little overwhelming, though Google promises to play its part more robustly than ever in reducing the risk ...
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Google Maps Wi-Fi mode, transit delay notifications launched
Google Maps, being the robust product it is, can utilize several streams of data at once. Navigation is especially a monster on data plans. But now, you can put a leash on that data use with a new Wi-Fi only mode.The feature is being shuttled to users slowly, but it does what it says on the tin can. Maps will mostly take data with a Wi-Fi connection — it will use a small bit of cellular data as ...
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