Entries in Google Maps (94)

Thursday
Nov282013

Google brings back embed feature for Google Maps, soon to include ads

Google is bringing back the embed feature for those using the new version of the mapping service. You just need to zoom in on the area you want to embed and locate the gear so you can select the “embed map” option. According to TechCrunch, Google also plans to include ads with the embedded maps.

Tuesday
Oct152013

Google Maps iOS update adds tips for newbies, in-line route previews

Photo: engadget.com

Google upgrades its Maps app for Apple devices to add mini route previews with traffic overlays, a Tips and Tricks section for beginners, as well as full language support for Arabic and Hebrew.

Sunday
Sep152013

Google Maps for Android update includes sponsored hotel results, improved navigation

A quick update of Google Maps for Android features improved navigation with better traffic and route information and improves monetization capabilities of the app by tweaking hotel search results by including sponsored rate and booking links. A new side menu has also been called “Tips and Tricks” that opens up to the Maps help page on your gadget’s browser.

Wednesday
Dec122012

Google Maps makes its triumphant return to iOS

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

iPhone and iPad users can now exhale a collective breath of relief as the much awaited Google Maps app is now available for iOS and it features turn-by-turn directions for free. And yes, Street View is back! Apple was criticised for discontinuing the earlier version of Google Maps (made by Apple) in iOS 6 while it pushed its own Maps application. The new Google Maps is 100% a Google designed app. The 6.7 MB app is available now and each and every iOS user should go download it. Hit jump for more details.

 

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