Google Maps has dozens of settings that unlock hidden features. They improve navigation, battery life, accessibility, privacy, and more. Here are the top tips and tricks I believe make Maps far more ...

Google won conditional approval from South Korea to offer high-precision maps in the country after a nearly two-decade battle ...

This month Google submitted yet another bid to receive higher-quality map data. This time the South Korean government has to navigate trickier terrain. As part of an investment deal agreed with ...

Google Maps now requires you to sign in to get all the perks, but it's probably worth it. Use these tips to remember parking ...

Google is working on a new feature that lets Gemini users attach map areas to their prompts, turning your AI into a personal local guide.

Google has launched a core update specifically for Discover, rather than Search more broadly. The February Discover core update began Feb. 5 for English-language users in the U.S., with plans to ...

Of all the first-party apps, Google Maps probably offered the worst settings experience, but a redesign is finally cleaning things up. The previous settings list was years old, with Google ...

Google launched four official and confirmed algorithmic updates in 2025, three core updates and one spam update. This is in comparison to last year, in 2024, where we had seven confirmed updates, then ...

Gemini now has more visual search results from Maps. Previously, results were mostly text. Results now include photos, review highlights, and more. If you use Gemini to help find restaurants, coffee ...

Google announced the Google December 2025 core update on Thursday afternoon, December 11th, and it already has a significant impact on Google Search results. The most noticeable day of the impact was ...

Chandra Steele has been writing about tech for the entirety of her journalism career. She loves making tough topics easy to understand. Before joining Android Police, Chandra was senior features ...

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