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Google Maps could soon let you share battery status along with location

A recent APK teardown of the Google Maps 9.71 beta suggests that the app may soon show your smartphone's battery stats when you share your location
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Google Maps will now tell you when to get off the train or bus

Google Maps is one of the most useful features that Google offers and it will now tell you when to get off the train or bus
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The Christmas Island annual crab migration is coming to Google Street View

The spectacular annual crab migration across Christmas Island will be captured by the Google Trekker and available on Street View next year.
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Google Maps navigates its way to a cleaner, more useful design

Google Maps has had its first major makeover in a while, bringing a cleaner design that offers information relevant to what you're doing.
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Explore our solar system with Google’s new maps of Pluto, Venus, and more

Google Maps created a Street View of sorts for Mars in 2014 and now the company has extended its mapping platform across our solar system.
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Google Maps turns off its controversial calorie feature after backlash

Google's calorie counting feature on Maps was not well received by iOS users, and as such, has been discontinued.
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Google Maps finally sorts out error that’s been troubling tourists for years

Google Maps has finally sorted an error that was sending tourists searching for Australia's spectacular Blue Mountains to a quiet cul-de-sac.
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Google Maps can help you find a parking spot in 25 cities outside the U.S.

In Google Maps' on Android and iOS, you'll be able to find how difficult it is to park in 25 additional locations outside the U.S.
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Google Maps rolls out Q&A section for Android and mobile search

Google's latest update to Google Maps for Android and search will include a user-generated question and answer section.
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Google’s SOS Alerts feature brings real-time crisis info to Maps and Search

Google's SOS Alerts feature, which will begin appearing in the company's Maps and Search apps, highlights real-time information in a crisis.
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These are the best “find my car” apps for Android and iOS

Can't seem to find your ride? This list of best "find my car" apps for iOS and Android can help you get to your car in no time.
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Google Maps will now tell you the best time to hit the road

A new Google Maps feature shows you estimated travel times depending on when you choose to leave, and has reached users in the U.S. and U.K.
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Waze’s new Voice Recorder option navigates its way to iPhone app users

Who better to take directions from than...well, you? If you have difficulty trusting a robotic voice, Waze has good news for you.
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Google Maps honors indigenous lands in Canada on National Aboriginal Day

Indigenous Lands in the northern nation of Canada have been added to both Google Maps and Google Earth as the result of a seven year project.
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Whole Foods pulls its app from Apple Watch and iOS 9 following update

A number of major apps have moved away from the Apple Watch with Whole Foods now being another addition to the list.
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Google updates Local Guides with more perks and payouts for avid explorers

Through the Local Guides program, Google Maps users can accrue points and level up through contributions like reviews and photos.
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Google Maps helps you find Pride Month events in 35 cities around the world

Google has updated Google Maps to now help users get to and find information about their local LGBT Pride Month events.
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Google updates Maps with subway station layouts for desktop and mobile

Using Google Maps to get around by subway is about to become a bit easier, based on findings from users on Reddit.
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Google Maps now uses Street View images to save you from getting lost

Google Maps for Android has started pulling images from Street View to offer better guidance for navigation.
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A Google Maps mistake filled a tiny Norwegian town with confused tourists

Google Maps is great, but sometimes data errors lead users up the wrong path. As has recently happened in Norway.
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Google Maps has just released an updated home page for its users in India

As per a new blog post, Google Maps is rolling out a new home screen "specifically designed for people in India" for Android.
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Google Maps' automatic review translation makes finding a restaurant even easier

Google Maps now automatically translates business reviews, making it easier to find a good place to eat or whatever service you need.
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Rediscover experiences with Google Maps' Timeline feature for iPhone

Available to Android users for the last couple of years, Google has now launched the 'Your Timeline' feature for iOS users of its Maps app.
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Google’s crackdown causes fake Maps listings to drop by 70 percent since 2015

Google is making a stand against fake Maps listings. The company has seen a hefty 70 percent reduction in fake listings since June 2015.
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Google Map Maker is being folded into Google Maps

Google has officially closed its Map Maker service, bringing over the majority of its features to the main Google Maps service.
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Looking to get in shape for spring? Google Maps and Search can help

You can book and pay for fitness classes anywhere in the U.S. directly via Google Maps, Google Search, and the Reserve with Google website.
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Google Maps now lets you share your location with your besties

Good news for Google Maps users: You never have to wonder about your friends' whereabouts again. Now, you can share your real-time location.
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Explore 360-degree panoramas of an amazing volcanic crater in Google Maps

The volcanic Marum crater off the coast of Australia is one of the most photogenic additions to Google Maps yet.
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Verizon rolls out unlimited data plan to keep up with competition

Also today: Google wants you to share your favorite Maps locations, Apple joins a wireless charging group ahead of iPhone 8 launch.
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Google Maps now lets users create and share lists of favorite places

Read about a restaurant you want to check out? You can now add it to a list straight from Google Maps.
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You can now explore seven countries in Africa thanks to Google Street View

Google has added some of the highlights from the majestic continent of Africa to its Google Street View knowledge base
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Never run for the bus again with Google Maps’ real-time commute update

Google released an update to Google Maps on Android promising "helpful everyday info -- in real time -- at the bottom of your home screen."
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Google Maps now shows parking availability in ’25 metro areas’

Google Maps now shows you the best places to park. But it's only available in 25 metro areas in the U.S. for now.
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Google Maps for iOS now offers real-time info on how crowded a place is

When you search for a particular location on Google Maps for iOS, it will now tell you how crowded it is in real-time.