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Google Maps: 10 lesser-known features that make navigation easier
April 30, 2026 8:42 am
From planning routes before leaving home to navigating without internet and planning stops on the go, Google Maps offers more than just directions.
Eulogy for the Indian landmark: How we lost our way in a mapped world
April 12, 2026 1:05 am
From temple gopurams to TMT ads, India once navigated by memory and meaning. GPS made movement easier, but belonging harder.
Google Maps unveils ‘Ask Maps’, a Gemini-powered feature that answers questions about places
March 13, 2026 7:59 am
Google has introduced Ask Maps, a new Gemini-powered AI feature in Google Maps that allows users to ask conversational questions about places, travel options and nearby recommendations.
No more fake listings: Over 60,000 verified Aadhaar centers are coming to Google Maps
February 28, 2026 9:12 am
Google Maps will soon show verified Aadhaar centres with timings and accessibility info.
Your next walk just became a guided tour: Google Maps adds Gemini for walking and cycling
February 01, 2026 9:18 am
Google Maps’ Gemini upgrade brings hands-free AI help to walking and cycling, offering directions, tips and local insights on the go.
'Heroes walk among us': Rapido driver comes to the rescue of foreign tourist stranded at night due to a Google Maps error
January 13, 2026 10:14 am
Alone and distressed in an unfamiliar area late at night, the tourist received timely help from a Rapido rider, Sindhu Kumari Rai
Gemini AI arrives on Google Maps: New voice controls, better navigation and traffic alerts
November 28, 2025 8:57 am
Google Maps, one of the most popular navigation apps in the world is finally getting Gemini treatment. Here's what's new.
Perplexity’s Aravind Srinivas says YouTube, Google Maps are hardest to beat: Here’s why
October 28, 2025 9:28 am
Srinivas’ remarks come amid a renewed push by the Indian government to promote the adoption of ‘Swadeshi’ alternatives to US-based platforms.
Google unveils new Earth AI models with geospatial reasoning to improve disaster-response
October 27, 2025 9:13 am
The new Gemini reasoning capability integrated in Google Earth can be used to spot dried-up rivers or harmful algae contaminating drinking water supply.
Google Maps vs Mappls: 3 features that make Mappls stand out in India
November 02, 2025 9:51 am
Google Maps is great, but these three features gives Mappls an edge over the world's most popular navigation service.
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