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The feature will be rolled out on Google Maps in nearly 200 cities worldwide.

Ask Google maps if your bus is crowded

The update marks a giant leap of the application in the prediction technique on which the company has been working for a year.

30 Jun 2019 2:09 AM

. The feature is available to Android users in India using the latest version of Google Maps.

Google Maps launches 'Stay Safer' that alerts when driver deviates from route

The new feature, Stay Safer, can be enabled while searching for your destination and getting directions.

27 Jun 2019 7:42 AM

The company has associated with Sigmoid Labs, a local startup it acquired last year, for live status of trains. Sigmoid Labs maintains an app called Where is My Train that offers similar functionalities.

Google batters Apple in India

While Apple unveiled India-specific features in iOS 13, Google customised its Maps to meet needs of Indians.

09 Jun 2019 12:59 AM

Google Maps also gets a new navigation warning system so that people can more reliably know where a disaster is and anticipate where it is headed.

Google Maps improves SOS alerts for natural disasters

The SOS alerts will now show information related to hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods.

07 Jun 2019 11:12 AM

The popular dishes feature is live on the Google Maps app for Android devices. (Photo: ANI)

Google Maps adds 'popular dishes' feature

The mapping service has added a new feature called popular dishes that highlights a restaurant's most popular items.

03 Jun 2019 11:39 AM

Currently, the feature in Google Maps appears to be in beta and shows only a few sections from the menu such as appetizers and entrees. (Photo: ANI)

Google Maps tests a new feature to show pictures of popular dishes

The mapping service already offers a Menu tab, but a new 'Popular Dishes' feature within it will show you what people are ordering.

05 May 2019 10:50 AM

Search giant Google announced an update to its Google Maps service that will allow users to discover real-time availability of charging ports in the US and UK.

EV owners can use Google Maps for real-time info on charging stations

Google Maps will also show you related information to an EV charging station such as how many ports are currently available.

25 Apr 2019 10:26 AM

Using the feature; people can report slowdowns, allowing Google Maps to gather this data more quickly and with increased accuracy

Google Maps to inform you about traffic jams more quickly

A new option, called Slowdowns, has been spotted on the app.

09 Apr 2019 11:18 AM

With the feature, you can add a name to the event, provide a location and time, pick a category of the event, describe it, and also provide a website. (Photo: ANI)

Soon, create public events on Google Maps

The feature, called ‘Add a public event’ allows users to submit events similar to the public events being shown in Maps.

26 Mar 2019 2:06 PM

The Twitter thread includes the back story of the mapping service’s popular Satellite View feature.

Google Maps Satellite View was once almost called ‘Bird Mode’

Google Maps co-creator Bret Taylor took to Twitter to reveal the ‘silly Google Maps origin story.’

25 Feb 2019 10:56 AM

Once the location is identified, it displays big, animated arrows and directions on the screen making it look like actual directions are drawn onto the real world.

Google rolls out AR navigation for Maps to beta users

The concept is derived out of Google Glass that works without the eyewear.

12 Feb 2019 11:45 AM

By selecting this mode of transport, commuters will be able to view suggested routes for the ride as well as the estimated auto-rickshaw fares. (Representational IMage)

Google Maps to show auto-rickshaw routes, estimated fares for Delhi commuters

The new feature will reflect fares based on the official fare model shared by the Delhi Traffic Police.

17 Dec 2018 5:59 PM

The feature is available on Android devices.

Google Maps allows hashtags in reviews

Google has introduced a new feature to Maps that will make business reviews more engaging and useful.

28 Nov 2018 11:30 AM

These bookings are possible because of integrations with varous partners.

Cross out everything on your bucket list with Reserve with Google

Google announces a new feature which helps you book various activities easily.

27 Sep 2018 10:57 AM

You can quickly share the list with your friends on any messaging platform.

Group planning now on Google Maps

This new feature will start rolling out to iOS and Android devices starting this week.

27 Sep 2018 10:17 AM

The Google Maps update will be available to all desktop users.

Google Maps to not show zoomed out regions as flat

Google Maps will now start showing the Earth as a globe rather than a flat image.

06 Aug 2018 1:42 PM

Google Maps will now tell your friends if your battery is running low

Google Maps has been added with a new feature that allows you to share your battery level information with your friends.

04 Aug 2018 12:33 PM

The early phase of internet in the 1990s-early 2000 was not highly commercialised. (Representational image)

Info turns into power, absolutely

There are scenarios where the so-called fringe groups can become mainstream and can even come to power. It is what networks do...

30 Jul 2018 2:09 AM

New virtual game lets you trek through Grand Canyon

Participants of the study were grouped together and competed against one another in weekly walking challenges each week.

15 Jul 2018 6:01 PM

The ‘For you’ tab is now available on Android in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and Japan. (Photo: Google)

Google Maps app redesigned, gets new ‘Explore’ and ‘For You’ tabs

The new Explore tab will now give users quick recommendations for restaurants, bars, and cafes in an area that users are interested in.

28 Jun 2018 11:54 AM

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