Specifically, there is still no easy way to transfer saved map data from one app to another. This ends up locking users into one mapping platform, which is good for the two tech giants involved, but ...

In June, Google released its newest smartphone operating system, Android 16. The same month, Apple previewed its next smartphone operating system, iOS 26. The new OSes are packed with exciting ...

Google Maps is getting three new privacy-focused features. Users will soon be able to delete their activity related to specific places in Maps. Google will also start storing Timelines locally on ...

Earlier this year, Google Maps started showing the weather in the top-left corner, but that’s now being moved to another part of the Android app. Update 11/11: This weather change is rolling out to ...

If you’re logged in to your Google account and opt-in to connect your location history, the company will start tracking your travel on Android and on the Web. Google did not say when this feature will ...

Google is launching a new collaboration with location intelligence company Esri that will provide new advanced mapping technology. The collaboration, announced on Monday, will give Esri access to ...

You know it's bad when you fire up your browser, head over to Google, and type "the best Google Maps alternatives." A widespread bug hitting Google Maps users on ...

A few months ago I posted about a possible bug with Google Maps where Google Map pins were being moved around into one location. I later updated the post to suggest it was more of a spam or hack ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sasha Lekach covers electric vehicles and vehicle technology. As Google Maps approaches 20 years next year, it’s fitting that its ...