by dbadmin | Mar 3, 2026 | Authority Insights, Google Maps, News
TL;DR Google Maps’ new icon is now present in the app’s latest beta build. The icon retains the four core colors used by Google apps, but uses severe blur to blend them together. There are other minor tweaks to the icon’s shape, too. Back in November 2025, we reported...
by dbadmin | Feb 25, 2026 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Maps, Nano Banana, News
Credit: Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR Code strings suggest that Google is working to integrate its Nano Banana AI image generation model into Google Maps’ Street View. Users will soon be able to restyle images of their favorite places in the Maps app using...
by dbadmin | Feb 19, 2026 | Google, Google Gemini, Google Maps, News
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google is working on a new Gemini feature that lets users attach a selected map area directly to their prompts. The Maps UI allows zooming, exploring the current area, and using precise locations for local questions. Gemini...
by dbadmin | Feb 18, 2026 | Google, Google Maps, News
Credit: Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR Google Maps users are noticing that they can only view a single image of a location when signed out. These users report that they have to sign in to their accounts to view multiple images. It appears that reviews also...
by dbadmin | Feb 10, 2026 | Android Auto, Authority Insights, Google, Google Maps, News
TL;DR Google Maps lets users choose custom vehicle avatars, including type and color. So far, you’ve had to make these selections in Maps on your phone. Android Auto is working on its own built-in screen for selecting avatars, right from your car. When we’re driving...
by dbadmin | Feb 10, 2026 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Gemini, Google Maps, News
Credit: Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR Google is preparing to launch Ask Maps, a Gemini-powered conversational feature accessible via a chip on the main map screen. A new “Try new features” section has been discovered in the Google Maps settings, allowing users...
