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Google Maps turns 20 – here are its most popular locations from the past two decades, plus Google’s favorite hidden tricks
By David Nield published
Google Maps is marking two decades of helping people get from A to B with some highlights and tips.

Google Maps could soon get its most useful Gemini AI upgrade so far to speed up your searches
By David Nield published
Code hidden in the latest version of Google Maps for Android points to a closer integration with the Gemini assistant.

The Samsung Galaxy S25's best software feature just got Google Maps support
By David Nield published
The Now Bar on One UI 7 can now display Google Maps information, as Galaxy S25 phones reach customers.

A recent Android Auto update has messed with Google Maps, and users aren’t happy about it
By Leon Poultney published
The Google Maps user experience on smaller Android Auto infotainment systems is causing a stir.

Google's 2024 Timeline update is like Spotify Wrapped for your travels
By Jamie Richards published
Google has released its Timeline update, which recaps your 2024 journeys and compares your total travel distance to the circumference of the Earth.

Apple Maps edges closer to Google Maps on the web with its take on Street View
By Alex Blake published
The Look Around feature in Apple Maps is now available on the web

You've got more time – the great Google Maps Timeline switch gets a new deadline date
By David Nield published
Google is implementing a rather confusing change to the way it tracks the places you've been to.

Google Maps is getting new Waze incident alerts, but not all drivers are happy
By Mark Wilson published
Some Google Maps users are reporting seeing new traffic alerts from Waze, which marks a new crossover between the apps.
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