by dbadmin | Oct 9, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Maps, News
TL;DR We were able to activate a new Gemini integration in the latest Google Maps beta. Gemini will eventually replace the Google Assistant for hands-free control during navigation. The change isn’t live in any user-facing version of Maps, but we expect it could be...
by dbadmin | Oct 9, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Maps, News
Credit: Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR An Ask Maps chip is being added to the homepage of the Google Maps app. Tapping on the chip opens a bottom sheet that resembles the UI of the Gemini app. The feature is still a work in progress, as there are a few issues....
by dbadmin | Oct 6, 2025 | Google, Google Maps, News
Credit: Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR Google Maps users are reporting an error when attempting to transfer their Timeline data to their phone. The issue is preventing users from accessing their location history. A potential workaround involves using another...
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,...
