by dbadmin | Jan 11, 2025 | Features, Google, Google Maps
I just returned from my annual holiday on South Africa’s hot and humid eastern coastline. As much as I enjoy seeing family, eating great food, and even flying to an extent, I loathe the necessary admin that supports my festive fun. Before any holiday commences, you’ll...
by dbadmin | Dec 20, 2024 | Google Maps, News
Credit: Google/El Pais Google Street View images may form critical evidence in a homicide investigation. One of the two key images in the case shows a man in a small Spanish village appearing to load a suspicious bundle into his car. Two suspects are in custody and...
by dbadmin | Dec 16, 2024 | Features, Google Maps
I dread crowded places, and it’s one of the reasons I’m not too fond of the holiday season. This is especially true when finding a peaceful place to enjoy coffee or do some work. I can’t count the times I expected to arrive at a cozy, quiet cafe only to be met by...
by dbadmin | Dec 13, 2024 | Google, Google Maps, Guides, News
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Google Maps Timeline now stores data on-device instead of in the cloud, risking data loss if you lose your phone or switch devices. However, you can turn on cloud backup for the Timeline feature. It is not enabled by default...
by dbadmin | Dec 12, 2024 | Google, Google Maps, News
Google Maps is scanning dash cam footage to help it update things like changing speed limits. Footage is licensed from companies either gathering videos themselves, or sourced from manufacturers whose users have consented to sharing. Right now the program only appears...
by dbadmin | Dec 11, 2024 | Android apps, Google, Google Apps, Google Maps, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google Maps for Android is retiring the blue accent color used for buttons, text, and other user interface elements. The new Google Maps UI features shades of teal that better complement the app’s color palette. The change...
