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A new Google Maps update for Android and iOS looks to serve up a cleaner interface with less distractions and visual clutter.
Google Maps mobile update introduces interface tweaks and hot spots in your city Read More
After the Apple Maps debacle it looked like Google had been gifted an unassailable lead over its rivals, but it seems that the search engine giant seems to be busy …
What the hell is wrong with the new Google Maps? Read More
Yesterday’s Google I/O 2013 saw a ton of Google geeks doing what comes naturally to them, with some fascinating new technology being introduced – read on for the highlights, and …
Google shows off Spotify-threatening new music service, enhanced search, amazing photo editing and Apple-crushing maps Read More
We’ve found ourselves whiling away long hours at this fabulously addictive website which invites you to look at a scene from around the world and guess where the chuffing heck it is.
Try to work out where in the world you are with the addictive GeoGuessr quiz website Read More
As if to kick more sand in the face of Apple after their disastrous attempts at mapping, Google has announced the biggest ever update to their Street View coverage, with more than …
Google Maps get 250,000 mile Street View update, rubs salt in Apple Maps wounds Read More
The woefully inept new mapping app included in Apple’s iOS6 upgrade has been causing frustration and laughter in equal measure as the full extent of its hopelessness is revealed by users.
Apple’s catastrophically bad iOS6 mapping app causes frustration and mirth Read More
Google has updated Google Maps for Android, with the service now offering floor plans for various indoor locations in the UK.
Google launches indoor maps for Android devices in the UK, locations listed Read More
Google Maps has teamed up with the UK’s Canal and River Trust to provide mapping information on 2,000 miles of canal and river paths across England and Wales.
Google Maps to offer route details on UK canals, rivers and waterways Read More
This is kind of fun. An Argentinean web developer called Dan Zajdband has created a novel way to show where people are Tweeting around the world.
See worldwide Twitter action plotted on a map in real time Read More
Those cheeky wagsters at Google have certainly put some effort into their April Fools’ pranks this year, announcing a version of their Maps service for the 8-bit Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), …
Google announces Nintendo Google maps and morse-code for Gmail Read MoreGoogle has teamed up with online train ticketing website thetrainline.com, with the partnership integrating national rail travel information directly within Google Maps.
Google Maps integrates with Trainline to offer rail timetables and ticket buying Read MoreAlthough Google Maps is great for finding your way around streets and cities, up until now it’s only taken care of the outside of buildings.
Google Maps adds indoor maps and floor plans Read MoreGoogle has just added a neat weather layer to Google Maps, letting Brits see just how miserable their summer is – and gaze enviously at sunnier climes around the world.
Google Maps adds weather info, rain-splattered Brits look around in envy Read MoreTo help American visitors looking for Lie-chester Square and ale-sozzled Cockneys trying to get to the next rub a dub, Google has just added public transport directions for London within …
Gor blimey, guv’nor! Google Maps adds London public transport directions Read MoreThe team at Google have just released Google Maps 5.3 for Android, which lets you see your Google Location History dashboard, check in at ‘home,’ and add your own aspects …
Google Maps 5.3 for Android adds location history dashboard Read More