Google is launching a new, more detailed 3D map view as well as Ask Maps, which uses Gemini AI

Google Maps has just been updated with a new feature on Android Auto, making it easier for users to begin navigation when the app is projected to the infotainment screen. Google Maps has received a new shortcut to quickly begin navigation to the work ...

Despite its litany of flaws, I love Android Auto. It makes driving more enjoyable by offering easy access to my music collection and putting important navigation information front and center. However, it does have some silly limitations that hamper the latter.

Google has unveiled a series of significant updates for Android devices, powered by its advanced artificial intelligence system, Gemini. These updates are designed to enhance the functionality of popular apps such as Google Maps, Android Auto, Google ...

Google today added Gemini AI to Google Maps, enabling a new Ask Maps feature. Gemini in maps can answer complex, real-world questions that Google says "a map could never answer before." There is a new Ask Maps button where Google Maps users can get answers ...

As we previously reported, Google Maps is now rolling out a new gradient icon on Android and iOS. This new icon is still a pin, but the shape has been modernized. The top ring is noticeably thinner, while the inner circle is significantly larger.

Citymapper is a phenomenal resource for traveling via public transport or on foot. I've found it to be significantly more accurate than Google Maps for tracking the London Underground, and its wealth of walking-related information is invaluable when navigating unfamiliar streets.