Homegrown digital mapping services company MapMyIndia has sued Ola Electric for allegedly stealing its data and breaching the license agreement to create Ola Maps, according to reports.CE Info Systems, the parent company of MapMyIndia, which had provided services to Ola, has said that the latter has “copied” MapMyIndia’s proprietary data by co-mingling and reverse engineering …
Google is rolling out its redesigns Maps app for Android. The redesign replaces most full screen user interface with sheet-based layouts. These sheets feature more rounded corners, show the map in more places, emphasising the background layer. Users can close these sheets to place listings with a new ‘x’ button in the top-right, …
Google Maps stands out as probably the most feature-packed navigation application available on all mobile platforms. Its user-friendly interface is coupled with an array of valuable features, making it an essential tool for travellers. One of its most impressive features is the 3D street view, which provides virtual directions directly on the phone’s screen, enhancing …
Google Maps is undergoing a significant overhaul, as Google recently announced a major shift in how it handles users’ location data. In a move aimed at bolstering privacy and security, the tech giant revealed that instead of tracking and storing real-time location data on its servers, the information will now reside solely on users’ devices …
In a groundbreaking move, Google Maps is gearing up to release another update, which will benefit all EV owners. It has been reported by the Califorfonia-based tech giant that the platform will soon display the nearest EV charging stations globally. The report also suggested that the upcoming feature will be AI-powered summaries. This will allow …
As electric vehicle (EV) ownership continues to surge, Google Maps and Search are stepping up to provide assistance to EV drivers. With the rollout of new features, finding and accessing charging stations will become convenient, claims the California based tech giant. One of the upcoming updates for Google Maps involves AI-powered summaries that offer descriptions …
Google has rolled out a new feature on its Maps app, allowing users to easily access weather and air quality details for any location. With this update, users can now obtain weather forecasts and real-time air quality index information with just a few taps, improving the utility of the Maps app for planning and navigation …
Google Maps, the navigation app used by billions worldwide is getting the generative AI treatment. The tech giant is testing a new generative AI-powered feature that helps users discover new places like restaurants and bard and even helps with shopping recommendations. In a blog post, Google says Maps will use large language models (LLM) to …
Be it navigating to a friend’s place or visiting a new place, most of us often use Google Maps for various things every day. If you have turned on location, the app history might come in handy in case you want to search for something or someplace you have visited before. However, in certain cases, …
In a recent update, Google has rolled out the Location Sharing feature on Google Maps, providing users with a convenient tool for coordinating meetups, ensuring the safety of loved ones, and sharing their whereabouts. This feature is quite popular on WhatsApp, and we have all used it to share locations with friends for a house …