Google Maps Archives

Google Maps Turns 15, Gets Updated Icon and Yet Another Tab

Tim February 6, 2020

Hard to believe, but Google Maps turns 15 years old this week. To celebrate, Google has pushed an update to mobile users, which I can confirm is hitting devices as of this morning. The first major change you'll see is an updated icon. The Maps icon is now a...

Google Maps Will Let You Bulk Delete Timeline Locations

Kellen December 9, 2019

Google has done a much better job of letting you know what kinds of information it tracks, but it's also better at letting you delete that information automatically, manually, or however you see fit. Next month, they are adding a new feature to Google Maps...

Google Maps Doesn’t Have Dark Theme, But Google is Teasing It

Kellen October 9, 2019

Because Android 10 has a dark theme built-in and Google is making a big deal out of turning its apps from white to dark, they've taken to the Android Instagram account to hype all of the darkness that is coming to apps. The thing is, they showed off Google...

Tip: The Fast Account Switcher Swipe in Select Google Apps is so Great

Kellen October 3, 2019

In recent months, Google has slowly been adding one of the handiest tricks to its apps that Google users with multiple accounts should all be taking advantage of. It's a simple gesture, but it allows you to jump between accounts quicker than any other method....

Incognito Mode Rolling Out for Google Maps, History Auto-Delete Comes to YouTube

Tim October 2, 2019

Google introduced new privacy features for select app users today, announcing that Incognito Mode is officially rolling out to all Google Maps users, YouTube is getting Auto-Delete, and Google Assistant can now help tidy up your Google account's history. As we...

Incognito Mode Rolling Out to Google Maps Preview Squad

Tim September 18, 2019

At Google I/O, the company announced that it was bringing Incognito Mode to Google Maps. Now mid-September, Incognito Mode is rolling out to those in the app's preview community, which is a select group of people who get to test features before they are made...

Google Makes It Super Easy to Combine Biking and Transit Directions in Maps

Kellen August 27, 2019

Google Maps has always been an impressive app, particularly when it comes to helping you navigate to your next location. Today, they've made it easier to complete complex navigation requests for those who might need to combine transit with biking or...

Google Maps Getting Dedicated Section for Your Travel Reservations

Tim August 8, 2019

The Google Maps team is introducing new features for travelers, all of which users should see inside of their Maps app in the upcoming weeks. One of the big new inclusions is a Reservations section for those who have trips booked via a Gmail account. Once...