Google Maps

Google Maps Can Now Show You Photos of Popular Dishes at Restaurants

Tim May 30, 2019

I heard a long time ago that if you go to a restaurant and there are pictures of food on the menu, don't expect anything life changing to come out of that kitchen. In direct opposition of this, Google is making an effort to turn restaurant menus into a very...

Incognito Mode Coming Soon for Google Maps

Tim May 8, 2019

Google announced this week during IO that an Incognito Mode will soon be coming to Google Maps. Incognito Mode has been one of the Chrome browser's greatest features, allowing folks to browse the web without any of their movements being stored in search...

Google Maps Now Has Real-Time Charging Port Availability for EV Drivers

Tim April 23, 2019

While you can already find location information for EV charging stations via your favorite navigational app, Google Maps announced this week that it is integrating real-time availability information, taking the guessing game out of charging your electric...

Google Maps Can Now Find a Lime Scooter or eBike in 80+ Cities Across the Globe

Tim March 4, 2019

Originally available in only 13 cities, you can now find a Lime scooter or e-bike in more than 80 cities across the globe using Google Maps. When you need to only travel a short distance, Google will recommend Lime as a quick transit option, how far away the...

Speed Limits in Google Maps, They are Here After All These Years

Kellen January 20, 2019

Two years after starting a limited trial run, Google Maps is getting speed limits while navigating. We made it, guys. The new addition starting arrive to more users this week and is confirmed to be rolling out widely in the US, UK, and Denmark. As we noted...

Bwoop Bwoop: Google Maps Users Spotting Icons and Audible Alerts for Speed Traps

Tim January 16, 2019

Spotted by at least one user, visual icons and audible warnings for speed traps are being displayed inside of Google Maps, bringing the app just a tiny bit closer to the awesomeness that is Waze. According to this user, the speed traps icons are viewable when...

Now Arriving: Google Assistant Available in Google Maps Starting Today

Tim January 8, 2019

Google announced today that it is now rolling out Google Assistant to Google Maps. Now, with just your voice, you'll be able to share your ETA with friends, reply to incoming messages, play music or podcasts, search for places along the way to your destination...

Google Maps Now Lists Lime Scooters and Bikes, With Locations, as Travel Options in Select Cities

Tim December 13, 2018

This week, Google announced that inside of Google Maps, users will see Lime scooters, pedal bikes, and e-bikes as transit options when navigating in select cities around the world. For example, you get off the subway and only have another mile or so to get to...