by dbadmin | Oct 1, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Maps, News
Credit: Megan Ellis / Android Authority TL;DR Google Maps could soon add a new “Aerial” button to Street View. The Aerial button will allow for a quick and seamless transition to Satellite View and back. The Aerial button even remembers the direction from Street View...
by dbadmin | Sep 26, 2025 | App Updates, Google, Google Maps, News
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Google Maps has updated its public transit navigation to allow full map access during trips. Users can now search, browse, and reroute without cancelling or restarting their current journey. Plus, new walking directions...
by dbadmin | Sep 20, 2025 | Features, Google Maps
Did you know that Google Maps has a robust custom map creation tool? I don’t blame you if you don’t; Google doesn’t exactly make it easy to discover or use. Nevertheless, My Maps allows users to create custom maps with defined pins, highlighted routes, annotations,...
by dbadmin | Sep 18, 2025 | Features, Google Maps
Many believe in the idea that you should critique what you love. If that’s true, then I must have a strong affection for Google Maps. I use this navigation app on Android and Android Auto almost daily, and each day I’m reminded of its missing features. This is...
by dbadmin | Sep 11, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Gemini, Google Maps, News
Credit: Adamya Sharma / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing a new Gemini Live feature that overlays Google Maps info cards during camera sharing sessions. The cards display place names, types, average ratings, and number of reviews right on the user’s screen....
by dbadmin | Sep 6, 2025 | Features, Google, Google Maps
I recently rediscovered a Google Maps feature that I completely forgot existed, but you can’t really blame me. If you frequent travel subreddits and forums, you’ll likely be familiar with My Maps, Google’s custom map creation platform. However, if you’ve only ever...
