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Google announced about a year ago that Google Maps would get a Glanceable navigation feature on Android and iPhone that will put navigation right on the lock screen. I said at the time this would change the way I use Google Maps, especially when using navigation for walking or public transit. It took Google a while, but it finally brought Glanceable navigation to Google Maps. It’s available on Android and iPhone, and I can confirm I have it running right now in Europe. On a personal note, I wish this feature…

Are you planning a road trip and looking to cut costs on tolls while avoiding traffic-heavy highways? You need not search beyond the Google Maps application. With just a few taps, you can set up Google Maps to guide you around tolls and highways, ensuring a smoother and more budget-friendly drive.Steps to Avoid Tolls and Highways with Google MapsEnter Your Start and End Points: Begin by inputting your starting location and destination into the Google Maps app.Access Settings: On iPhone, tap the three-dot menu located in…

The experiments found that about 73 percent of about 500 people using that new design clicked results that kept them inside Google’s ecosystem—an increase over the 55 percent who did so when the design Google is phasing out in Europe was tested with a smaller pool of roughly 250 people.Yelp also tested a variation of the new design. In this version, which Google has shared with regulators, the new box featuring review websites is placed above the maps widget. It was more successful in drawing people to try alternatives to…

Customers of AT&T, the country's largest wireless provider, reported widespread outages on Thursday. Here's what to know if you are having problems with your phone service.When did the outage start?AT&T had more than 58,000 outages around noon ET, in locations including Houston, Atlanta and Chicago. The outages, which began at approximately 3:30 a.m. ET, peaked at around 73,000 reported incidents. The carrier has more than 240 million subscribers, the country's largest. What is the SOS mode?Some AT&T iPhone…

Google Maps has rolled out an update for Android users, possibly changing how Electric Vehicle EV owners find nearby charging stations. The recent app update introduces a feature allowing users to filter EV charging stations, specifically highlighting those compatible with the Plug and Charge service.Plug and Charge, available in some electric models, simplifies charging. Users can drive up to a compatible station, plug in their vehicle, and the car's infotainment system handles payments. This eliminates the need for RFID…

Navigation apps like Google Maps only work as intended if the device you’re using does one basic thing well: locate you, the user, accurately. If a navigation app can’t find you, it can lead to all kids of annoying navigation and direction issues.If you experience any location issues with your phone, you might consider calibrating the app, which is very easy to do. It’s actually even easier to do on Android, but iPhone users also have a way to fix Google Maps location issues. Calibrate Google Maps on iPhone and…

In recent months, Google Maps has been aiming to make navigating less complicated by converting how content appears on the map. In its efforts, Google has modified the colours for water and green areas, and it is making plans to change how the navigation appears, however, that hasn't occurred yet. But the maximum interesting change occurred last February when Google delivered something referred to as Immersive View for routes. It's been 12 months since it started, and now we can see the way it works.Immersive View on…

It is a cliché, but eating a bunch of pasta before a long run will help with the carbohydrate load. It’s also a cliché I love since pasta is amazing. I also love traveling, so for my latest race, I found myself in a new city, using Google Maps in the days preceding the event to find a highly-rated Italian restaurant nearby. It didn’t take me more than a few taps to choose one and save it.Having covered Google Maps safety so much for my day job, I’ve come to trust Google Maps reviews implicitly. I know Google is…

Google Maps, a long-standing favourite among Android users for navigation, has consistently received updates to maintain its relevance and usability. Recent alterations have introduced location-specific weather information and revamped visuals, aligning the app more closely with the aesthetics of iOS. Now, a fresh redesign of the navigation layout is on the horizon, promising enhanced user experience.Redesigned Navigation InterfaceThe navigation interface in Google Maps typically appears upon selecting a destination.…

Google deployed a massive Google Maps redesign a few months ago that angered some longtime users. Google replaced its traditional colors, making Google Maps resemble Apple Maps. This triggered criticism from a former Google Maps UI designer, who explained what was wrong with the user experience beyond the colors. As a Google Maps fan, I can’t say I was bothered too much by the color change. Sure, I’m still surprised to see gray roads instead of yellow, though real-life roads are never yellow. But I do agree with…