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Mobile UX
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

Now Google Maps is starting to use Android 16's live update notifications

Google Maps is the first app to use Android 16's Live Updates feature, providing real-time travel information.
Live Updates are a new type of notifications that allow for tracking essential activities seamlessly.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.gsmarena.com
4 months ago

Google has inadvertently deleted some people's Maps Timelines

Google Maps' Timeline feature is transitioning to device-only storage for enhanced privacy, but a technical issue led to accidental data loss for some users.
Mobile UX
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

Now Google Maps is starting to use Android 16's live update notifications

Google Maps is the first app to use Android 16's Live Updates feature, providing real-time travel information.
Live Updates are a new type of notifications that allow for tracking essential activities seamlessly.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.gsmarena.com
4 months ago

Google has inadvertently deleted some people's Maps Timelines

Google Maps' Timeline feature is transitioning to device-only storage for enhanced privacy, but a technical issue led to accidental data loss for some users.
more#user-experience
#fair-city
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#local-search
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fromInfoQ
1 week ago

Making Augmented Reality Accessible: A Case Study of Lens in Maps

One out of four 20-year-olds may become disabled before retirement due to various reasons such as accidents, disease, or lifestyle choices.
Tech industry
#rivian
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fromSearch Engine Roundtable
1 week ago

Google Business Profiles Requests Text/WhatsApp Number During Setup

Google is now requesting a chat number for text or WhatsApp during the initial setup of a Google Business Profile, making this feature more prominent.
E-Commerce
#garmin
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago
Gadgets

Your Garmin watch just got a major upgrade that makes traveling so much easier

fromZDNET
2 weeks ago
Gadgets

Garmin's new Google Maps app puts your phone where it belongs: your pocket

fromZDNET
2 weeks ago
Gadgets

Your Garmin watch just got a major upgrade that makes traveling so much easier

fromZDNET
2 weeks ago
Gadgets

Garmin's new Google Maps app puts your phone where it belongs: your pocket

more#garmin
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Google Maps users are baffled after spotting a mysterious SKULL

The strange skull-like formation can be found on Google Maps by searching for the village of Alert Bay, the island's only settlement.
Miscellaneous
#home-security
more#home-security
#ai-features
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fromZDNET
1 month ago

How to share your location on Android - via text or Google Maps

When sharing your location on an Android device, there are two main methods: via text and Google Maps, each with its own advantages.
Social media marketing
#navigation
more#navigation
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Mysterious 'flying saucer' in Sahara Desert discovered on Google Maps

The odd structure was spotted on Google Maps at the coordinates 28°8'45.15'N 6°48'20.85'E.
OMG science
#germany
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#technology
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

Android's Find My Device app can now show you where people are, too

Google's Find My Device app now shows friends' and family members' locations on a map.
The update enhances functionality, integrating location sharing alongside device tracking.
Roam Research
fromZDNET
4 months ago

You can ask Google Maps questions now, thanks to Gemini

Google Maps introduces 'Ask about place' feature, enhancing user interaction with Gemini for detailed business information.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Google Maps can identify and save places in your screenshots - here's how

Google Maps introduces a feature to scan screenshots of locations, enhancing travel planning by making screenshots actionable.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

Android's Find My Device app can now show you where people are, too

Google's Find My Device app now shows friends' and family members' locations on a map.
The update enhances functionality, integrating location sharing alongside device tracking.
Roam Research
fromZDNET
4 months ago

You can ask Google Maps questions now, thanks to Gemini

Google Maps introduces 'Ask about place' feature, enhancing user interaction with Gemini for detailed business information.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Google Maps can identify and save places in your screenshots - here's how

Google Maps introduces a feature to scan screenshots of locations, enhancing travel planning by making screenshots actionable.
more#technology
fromSearch Engine Roundtable
3 months ago

Google Maps Desktop Interface Promoting Mobile App

Google is currently testing a new feature that promotes the Google Maps app within its desktop interface, demonstrating a focus on mobile engagement.
Mobile UX
#technical-issues
fromZDNET
4 months ago
Privacy technologies

Did your Google Maps Timeline disappear? Here's the fix to get yours back

fromEngadget
4 months ago
Privacy technologies

Google says a technical issue caused some users' Maps Timeline data to be deleted

fromZDNET
4 months ago
Privacy technologies

Did your Google Maps Timeline disappear? Here's the fix to get yours back

fromEngadget
4 months ago
Privacy technologies

Google says a technical issue caused some users' Maps Timeline data to be deleted

more#technical-issues
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

Google confirms it accidentally deleted Maps Timeline data for some

Google Maps users lost Timeline data due to a technical issue, with no recovery possible for those without cloud backups.
Online marketing
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Google says a scam network made thousands of fake businesses on Google Maps to collect and sell user data

Google is suing a Maryland man for creating fake businesses on Google Maps to sell users' personal data as part of a scam.
fromZDNET
4 months ago

Google Maps yanks over 10,000 fake business listings - how to spot the scam

Online profiles are extremely valuable to businesses as well as consumers. Small and medium businesses use those listings for word of mouth and discoverability.
Online marketing
#street-view
London
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

How to go back in time using Google Maps

Google Maps allows users to view historical Street View imagery, letting you explore how places looked in the past.
fromFast Company
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

'Somewhere on Google Earth, I'm still 17': People are treating Google's satellite service like a photo album

London
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

How to go back in time using Google Maps

Google Maps allows users to view historical Street View imagery, letting you explore how places looked in the past.
fromFast Company
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

'Somewhere on Google Earth, I'm still 17': People are treating Google's satellite service like a photo album

more#street-view
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
4 months ago

Google Maps Lists an Oakland Homeless Encampment as Homeless Encampment, Hilarity Ensues

A vacant lot in East Oakland humorously listed as 'Homeless Encampment' on Google Maps reflects social tensions.
Public mockery highlights serious issues of homelessness and urban neglect.
#geography
Miami
fromWashington Post
5 months ago

Mexico threatens to sue Google over 'Gulf of America' name change

Mexico threatens legal action against Google over the 'Gulf of America' name change, asserting the name should remain 'Gulf of Mexico' in their territory.
Miami
fromWashington Post
5 months ago

Mexico threatens to sue Google over 'Gulf of America' name change

Mexico threatens legal action against Google over the 'Gulf of America' name change, asserting the name should remain 'Gulf of Mexico' in their territory.
more#geography
fromTime Out London
5 months ago

This London attraction is officially the best in the UK, according to Google Maps

Buckingham Palace, with a rating of 4.5 stars from nearly 178,000 reviews, is celebrated as the top attraction in the UK on Google Maps.
London
#gulf-of-america
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
5 months ago

Is it called Gulf of America now? Google Maps renames the Gulf of Mexico. Will Apple Maps follow suit?

Google Maps has renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, sparking controversy and debate over the reasoning behind this decision.
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
5 months ago

Is it called Gulf of America now? Google Maps renames the Gulf of Mexico. Will Apple Maps follow suit?

Google Maps has renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, sparking controversy and debate over the reasoning behind this decision.
more#gulf-of-america
fromTime Out London
5 months ago

This London restaurant is the most-loved in the UK, according to Google Maps

Dishoom's Shoreditch branch, known for its bacon brekkie naan, is the top-rated restaurant in the UK, boasting a Google rating of 4.8 stars.
London food
fromSearch Engine Roundtable
5 months ago

How To Find Google Maps Service Area Business Access Request Link

This new method allows local SEOs to bypass the complex duplicate and fuse processes by directly generating an access request for Service Area Businesses.
Miscellaneous
fromSearch Engine Roundtable
7 months ago

Daily Search Forum Recap: December 19, 2024

"Google's December 2024 core update is completed, and it appears to have been a quick and painful process for many websites, prompting significant fluctuations in search rankings."
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