Maps

Google Maps might be working on an important accessibility feature, as per a report. The popular mapping platform is said to be working on a new feature that shows the entrances and exits of large buildings to help users navigate directions and park vehicles in more convenient locations. The feature reportedly showed up in the Google Pixel 7a, so it is likely being tested for Android, however, it could not be confirmed if the same feature was being built for iOS as well.A report by Android…

Google Maps already gives you an extremely useful and in-depth navigation experience. However, Google always finds more ways to make the platform better. According to a new report, Google Maps will soon show users building entrances. This will make using the app that much easier. When you’re navigating to a certain location, you’ll see the general shape and location of the place you’re going, but not all places have conveniently located entrances. Some places have entrances in odd spots, and it can be tough pinpointing…

If you haven’t spent a lot of time inside Google Maps—besides getting from A to B and finding the nearest restaurant or bar—then you might not know about all the various features stuffed into the app since it first launched in 2005.No Google AI Search, I Don’t Need to Learn About the “Benefits of Slavery” One of those features is lists: They’re not hugely prominent inside the app, but they let you gather together curated lists of places on the map, giving you a way to plan our a road trip, shortlist a selection of…

This article is republished with permission from Wonder Tools, a newsletter that helps you discover the most useful sites and apps. Subscribe here.PamPam, Felt, and Proxi are new tools that make it easier to create, share, and publish attractive online maps. You can use them to visualize itineraries, to map out your favorite restaurants, or for data-journalism projects. Whipping up maps has gotten faster, more visual, and more fun.PamPam: Create colorful, shareable mapsPamPam gives you a fun, free way to create maps to…

Admit it, once Google Earth was rolled out, you absolutely took a disproportionate amount of time checking out all the localities and areas on it to see if you can find something nostalgic, cool, or flat-out bizarre. And then Google Street View appeared and it was a game changer. Needless to say, you like maps. We’re all nerds like that.And, well, there’s more to maps than just that. Check out these interesting takes on the US as seen from a top-down perspective, but instead of seeing vast landscapes and the occasional…

Do you live in a lightning hotspot? A new set of maps shows just where all that discharged electricity makes contact with the ground across the United States each year. Tip: If you're worried about getting hit, you might want to skip Florida.That's because, according to the maps, Florida is the United States' hotspot for lightning strikes. In fact, the Miami-Fort Lauderdale area alone had more than 120,000 lightning strokes in 2023.The maps were created by Chris Vagasky, a meteorologist from the University of…

Google Maps has seen several new features being launched over the past few months, making it one of the best navigation apps out there. Now, the company is rolling out the most awaited feature announced in early 2023 - Google Maps glanceable directions. This was first discussed in February last year, but Google did not make the feature public to the users till now. Google The update is rolling out on Android and iOS devices and it will make your navigation experience easier and more immersive.Google Maps' glanceable…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Maps and everyday life are now so intertwined for most people that it's difficult to imagine a world without them. Most of us use at least one map every day. Some of us use many, especially now, they have become one of the dominant interfaces of our digital society, alongside the scrolling screen, camera view, and search engine. …

Google Maps continues to evolve, introducing innovative features to enhance the navigation experience for users worldwide. Among its latest additions is the "Glanceable directions" feature, designed to provide users with turn-by-turn directions and real-time ETA directly on their lock screen.Google Maps Glanceable Directions: What is it?Introduced in February, Glanceable directions offer users convenient access to essential navigation information without the need to unlock their phones. This feature displays real-time…

Artie Beaty/ZDNETIf you use Google Maps for navigation, a new feature will not only make your driving safer, it'll make your phone's battery last longer. Also: The best rugged phones: Expert testedStarting today, Maps users on both Androidgain access to glanceable directions (or turn-by-turn navigation), updated ETA, and the next turn, right from their phone's lock screen. The feature works for driving, walking, and cycling.Not only does this make your navigation more distraction-free, but it also cuts down on…