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Apple Maps to Soon Feature Ads on iPhone, More Devices As Apple Expands Service Revenue Strategy: Report
Apple is said to be preparing to bring advertising to its Maps app. According to a seasoned journalist, the move is part of the Cupertino-based tech giant’s broader strategy to generate more revenue from services. While details remain under wraps, it is expected to function similarly to advertising in Google Maps, and this project could be offici...
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Google Maps Gets Gemini-Powered ‘Ask Maps’ Feature; Adds Immersive Navigation for Driving
Google on Thursday announced a new feature for Google Maps, which lets users ask complex, real-world questions about places directly within the app. The feature, dubbed Ask Maps, is said to have deeper artificial intelligence (AI) integration and adds new Gemini-powered capabilities in Google Maps. Following its rollout, users can ask natural langu...
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Google Maps’ New Gemini Feature to Reportedly Let You Chat About Places and Routes
Google Maps could soon get a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will let users have conversations about locations and routes. As per the report, the Mountain View-based tech giant is working on a feature dubbed “Ask Maps,” which brings a Gemini-like chat interface to the platform. If true, this would further integrate Maps as one of ...
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Watch: Goa Woman Helps Foreign Tourist After Google Maps Glitch Leaves Her Stranded
The tourist was attempting to return to her hotel on foot, but her navigation app failed to guide her correctly, leaving her stranded in the dark.
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Google Maps Audio Navigation Problems Could Affect Driver Safety, Make Navigation Confusing: Report
Google Maps is facing criticism over the reliability of its audio navigation, following a report that highlights recurring problems with pronunciation, turn instructions, and automatic route changes. The report points to difficulties in multilingual regions, where mispronounced street names can make directions unclear. It also notes cases where Goo...
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Opinion | Sanchar Saathi Mess: 5 Lessons From The Centre's Spectacular Misfire
It's worrying that nobody in authority had the brains to anticipate the outrage that has dominated the public discourse in the last two days. In a way, the government has brought this blowback upon itself.
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Google Maps Updated With Power Saving Mode; Know How to Use It on Your Pixel 10 Series Smartphone
Google introduced a new Power Saving Mode in Google Maps earlier this month. This feature, designed to conserve battery life during navigation, started reaching more devices. Google Maps switches to a black-and-white interface in this mode. It displays essential information. The feature is only available in Pixel 10 series smartphones.
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Google Maps Reportedly Rolling Out Gemini Support for All Navigation Modes
Google announced earlier this month that Gemini would replace Google Assistant as the primary artificial intelligence (AI) assistant in Maps. This change is now finally said to be taking place. According to a report, Gemini is now available to help users in Google Maps, enabling them to start navigation to a destination, find places along the route...
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Google Maps’ New Power Saving Mode is Exclusive to the Pixel 10 Series
Google yesterday announced a slew of updates for Pixel and other Android handsets, as part of its Pixel Drop for November 2025. It included features like Nano Banana in Messages, a new crisis badge for the VIP widget, and AI-powered summaries of chats. Among the myriad of additions is a new power-saving feature for Google Maps, which displays a sim...
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Google Maps Gets New Features in India: Conversational Driving Experience, Proactive Traffic Alerts and More
Google Maps has rolled out 10 new India-focused features, including Gemini-powered voice assistance for hands-free navigation, local recommendations, and the ability to ask detailed questions about routes and places. The update also introduces proactive traffic alerts and accident-prone area warnings in select cities. Some features are India-exclus...
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Apple Maps to Soon Feature Ads on iPhone, More Devices As Apple Expands Service Revenue Strategy: Report
Apple is said to be preparing to bring advertising to its Maps app. According to a seasoned journalist, the move is part of the Cupertino-based tech giant’s broader strategy to generate more revenue from services. While details remain under wraps, it is expected to function similarly to advertising in Google Maps, and this project could be offici...
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Google Maps Gets Gemini-Powered ‘Ask Maps’ Feature; Adds Immersive Navigation for Driving
Google on Thursday announced a new feature for Google Maps, which lets users ask complex, real-world questions about places directly within the app. The feature, dubbed Ask Maps, is said to have deeper artificial intelligence (AI) integration and adds new Gemini-powered capabilities in Google Maps. Following its rollout, users can ask natural langu...
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Google Maps’ New Gemini Feature to Reportedly Let You Chat About Places and Routes
Google Maps could soon get a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will let users have conversations about locations and routes. As per the report, the Mountain View-based tech giant is working on a feature dubbed “Ask Maps,” which brings a Gemini-like chat interface to the platform. If true, this would further integrate Maps as one of ...
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Watch: Goa Woman Helps Foreign Tourist After Google Maps Glitch Leaves Her Stranded
The tourist was attempting to return to her hotel on foot, but her navigation app failed to guide her correctly, leaving her stranded in the dark.
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Google Maps Audio Navigation Problems Could Affect Driver Safety, Make Navigation Confusing: Report
Google Maps is facing criticism over the reliability of its audio navigation, following a report that highlights recurring problems with pronunciation, turn instructions, and automatic route changes. The report points to difficulties in multilingual regions, where mispronounced street names can make directions unclear. It also notes cases where Goo...
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Opinion | Sanchar Saathi Mess: 5 Lessons From The Centre's Spectacular Misfire
It's worrying that nobody in authority had the brains to anticipate the outrage that has dominated the public discourse in the last two days. In a way, the government has brought this blowback upon itself.
-
Google Maps Updated With Power Saving Mode; Know How to Use It on Your Pixel 10 Series Smartphone
Google introduced a new Power Saving Mode in Google Maps earlier this month. This feature, designed to conserve battery life during navigation, started reaching more devices. Google Maps switches to a black-and-white interface in this mode. It displays essential information. The feature is only available in Pixel 10 series smartphones.
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Google Maps Reportedly Rolling Out Gemini Support for All Navigation Modes
Google announced earlier this month that Gemini would replace Google Assistant as the primary artificial intelligence (AI) assistant in Maps. This change is now finally said to be taking place. According to a report, Gemini is now available to help users in Google Maps, enabling them to start navigation to a destination, find places along the route...
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Google Maps’ New Power Saving Mode is Exclusive to the Pixel 10 Series
Google yesterday announced a slew of updates for Pixel and other Android handsets, as part of its Pixel Drop for November 2025. It included features like Nano Banana in Messages, a new crisis badge for the VIP widget, and AI-powered summaries of chats. Among the myriad of additions is a new power-saving feature for Google Maps, which displays a sim...
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Google Maps Gets New Features in India: Conversational Driving Experience, Proactive Traffic Alerts and More
Google Maps has rolled out 10 new India-focused features, including Gemini-powered voice assistance for hands-free navigation, local recommendations, and the ability to ask detailed questions about routes and places. The update also introduces proactive traffic alerts and accident-prone area warnings in select cities. Some features are India-exclus...
