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...
by dbadmin | Sep 1, 2025 | Google Maps, News
Credit: Megan Ellis / Android Authority Google Maps is starting to test Live Updates for navigation on some devices. We spotted the feature several days ago, and more reports from other users have since surfaced. Testing appears very limited for now. If you’ve ever...
by dbadmin | Aug 30, 2025 | Features, Google Maps
Earlier this year, I started to become concerned about how much of my personal life was tied to the big tech companies, especially my Google account. And Google Maps was one of the biggest culprits. It had steadily changed from a clean and dependable navigation tool...
by dbadmin | Aug 28, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Maps, News
Motion Photos combine a still picture with a short video clip. Currently when uploading a Motion Photo to Google Maps, it only works as a still pic. The app appears to be working on support for letting users choose to upload Motion Photos as videos. Motion Photos may...
