by dbadmin | Feb 3, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Gemini, Google Maps, News
Credit: Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority Google is working on a new contextual chip for Gemini that will allow users to ask about places they see on Google Maps. The chip will attach a Google Maps link to the search box, allowing users to ask the AI digital...
by dbadmin | Jan 31, 2025 | Google Maps, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Following President Donald Trump’s order, Google Maps recently said it will rename the “Gulf of Mexico” to “Gulf of America” in the US. Mexico has now protested against the move, arguing that the US cannot legally rename the...
by dbadmin | Jan 30, 2025 | Google, Google Maps, News, One UI, Samsung, Samsung One UI
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Google Maps now supports the Now Bar feature on One UI 7 for its navigation feature. The feature is available on the Galaxy S25 series, as well as on the Galaxy S24 series with the One UI 7 beta. iOS 16 introduced Live...
by dbadmin | Jan 28, 2025 | Apple Maps, Google, Google Maps, News
Google Maps on phone Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority “Gulf of Mexico” is now called ‘Gulf of America’ on US-based Google Maps per government directives. “Denali” mountain has been renamed to “Mount McKinley,” prompting debate over historical naming. Google...
by dbadmin | Jan 27, 2025 | Android Auto, Google, Google Maps, News
Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Google has pushed out an update to Maps on Android Auto. The update centers the map, which was previously right-aligned. With the map centered, the destination box now blocks the view of your route. Google is well known for...
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...
