by dbadmin | Mar 6, 2025 | Android 16, Google Maps, News
Google Maps appears to be the first app to add support for Android 16’s new Live Updates feature. Live Updates are a special class of notifications that display progress-centric information and can appear in the status bar as chips. Android 16 Beta 2.1 is the first...
by dbadmin | Mar 1, 2025 | Android Auto, Features, Google, Google Maps, Waze
I’m faced with an annoying dilemma whenever I get into my car: Which of Google’s two navigation apps do I use? While Google Maps is my standard option, Waze often offers far better insights into real-time traffic conditions. Either way, I can only pick one. There has...
by dbadmin | Feb 13, 2025 | Google, Google Maps, News
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority Google has admitted to removing negative user reviews after changing the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. It is also preventing users from suggesting edits or reporting inaccuracies. It appears mislabeling reports and...
by dbadmin | Feb 11, 2025 | Google, Google Maps, News
Google Maps has officially renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America.” The name change is only visible if you live in the US. Users in Mexico will still see “Gulf of Mexico.” Users in other parts of the world will see both names. Update, February 11, 2025...
by dbadmin | Feb 11, 2025 | Google, Google Maps, News
Google Maps has officially renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America.” The name change is only visible if you live in the US. Users in Mexico will still see “Gulf of Mexico.” Users in other parts of the world will see both names. There’s been a lot of chatter...
by dbadmin | Feb 8, 2025 | Google, Google Maps, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google is testing a change to the Google Maps UI in beta versions of the Android app. This tweak sees the icons for your saved places turning into dots when you zoom out. This would make for a cleaner view of your map....
