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New strings of code in the latest version of Google Maps suggest that the generative AI feature could soon be heading toward Labs, meaning the feature will no longer be exclusive to just Local Guides.

Google has added a bunch of new features to the Gemini AI assistant. The generative AI chatbot can start navigation in Google Maps automatically when you issue a command asking for directions.

Announcing new features for Maps, Google said it will show curated lists from publishers and community when looking for select cities. It will also add new customization options for the lists.

Google Earth is a virtual globe, map and geographical information program. It's a globe that sits inside your PC. You point and zoom to anyplace on the planet that you want to explore.

Google revealed that, thanks to improvements in algorithms and technology, it was able to remove or block over 170 million fake reviews from Search and Maps in 2023, over 45 percent more than in 2022

Google has announced it has started testing a generative AI feature for a few users of its Maps app, which will allow them to type in a text prompt to find things to do and places to go.

Google Earth is a virtual globe, map and geographical information program. It's a globe that sits inside your PC. You point and zoom to anyplace on the planet that you want to explore.

Google is making a big change to the Timeline feature on Google Maps. The company announced it will start saving the Timeline data on the user's Android and iOS devices, starting next year.

Google is bringing some new features to Google Maps. Users will be able to react to media and reviews using emojis, get better transit navigation, and create lists that multiple users can edit.

Google Maps is getting a host of new AI features as well as upgrades to navigation. The company has started rolling out Immersive View to users and is adding charging information for the EV owners.

Google is being sued by a family after its patriarch drove off a bridge and drowned while following Google Maps. It was dark and raining at the time, making it hard to see the bridge was collapsed.

Google has launched a new page on its platform, named the "Transparency Center," it acts as a one stop shop for all of Google's product policies and resources for everyone to access and view.

Google has expanded its Flood Hub project to cover 80 countries. The tool also provides 7-day forecasts now instead of 48-hour forecasts. This can give communities more time to prepare for floods.

Google has announced new features for Maps which will take advantage of AI and Street View data to give users an immersive 3D view of their route will information such as weather and air quality.

Google has also added a new way to view hotel listings on mobile devices, plus new ways to find prices and even book tickets to specific travel locations and attractions in Search and Maps.

Today, Google Travel's website displayed a notice mentioning that trip summaries, a feature that provides users with details of past and upcoming trips and reservations, will soon be going away.

Apple has introduced a revamped version of Apple Maps in Finland, Norway, and Sweden that offers better navigation with natural language guidance and displays landmarks in 3D to help plan trips.

One more way Google Maps is going to make our lives easier is by introducing a feature called Glanceable Directions. It will allow users to track their journey without unlocking their phones.

Google shared new Translate features which include adding context for words with multiple meanings, and some new Maps additions, including finding EV charging stations nearby and much more.

The event will be live-streamed from Paris, France, and Google says it will show how it will use AI to give users better access to the information they need with Search, Maps, and more.

Google Earth is a virtual globe, map and geographical information program. It's a globe that sits inside your PC. You point and zoom to anyplace on the planet that you want to explore.

Google Earth is a virtual globe, map and geographical information program. It's a globe that sits inside your PC. You point and zoom to anyplace on the planet that you want to explore.

Based on some hidden deprecation messages found in the latest version of the Google Street View app, it seems like the app will be killed off soon. The functionality will live on, though.

Google Earth is a virtual globe, map and geographical information program. It's a globe that sits inside your PC. You point and zoom to anyplace on the planet that you want to explore.

Google has announced new updates for Google Maps including a neighborhood "vibe" checker, immersive view, search with live view, and the expansion of eco-friendly routing to third-party developers.

Apple's fancy highly-detailed 3D maps are now rolling out to Chicago and Las Vegas in the US. The view was launched back in 2021 for only a few cities with support for more cities coming soon.

Google is now expanding its eco-friendly navigation feature to 40 more countries in Europe, including France, Ireland, Poland, Spain, and the UK. it was initially rolled out for US-based users.

Google Maps has introduced three features for travel buffs including a 3D immersive view of buildings, routing info for cyclists, and a coordination tool for time-friendly gatherings and meetings.

Google Earth is a virtual globe, map and geographical information program. It's a globe that sits inside your PC. You point and zoom to anyplace on the planet that you want to explore.

Google Maps will get 'Immersive Mode', a new way to explore and discover places using real-life scenes created using billions of Street View and aerial images, and could work for indoor locations too.

Google Earth is a virtual globe, map and geographical information program. It's a globe that sits inside your PC. You point and zoom to anyplace on the planet that you want to explore.

Google is getting sued by the Office of the Attorney General in Washington DC, Indiana, Texas, and Washington State for deceiving users about how it handles their location data and profits out of it.

Google Maps is getting several new features to help you out over the holiday season. Two of the features, including Area Busyness, are rolling out globally, while another two features are U.S. only.

Google announced dark mode for iOS in August but thanks to staggered roll outs, the feature has taken a bit longer to reach everyone. Google Maps Dark mode on Android launched back in February.

Google has unveiled some new tools that it's bringing to Google Maps to help fight climate change including a wildfire layer and tree canopy information. It's also helping to give everyone an address.

Google Maps Street View is now available across Sydney's trains and metro stations. Google's has also enhanced directions in these areas too so that commuters can follow the most efficient routes.

Google announced a few updates for Maps at its I/O conference. These include routing updates, enhancements to Live view, new details in street maps, pronounced busy areas, and more.