Google Messages is catching up with a new live location sharing feature and a simplified group chat workflow coming to your Android device.

Google Maps is more than just a navigation app, as it contains a treasure trove of data about locations across the globe. But, suddenly, Google Maps appears to be changing how it functions for users ...

Google Maps is the one thing I always make sure to activate on CarPlay and Android Auto before I start driving because it ...

A new teardown has revealed more details about how Google Gemini will be integrating Google Maps data, including being able ...

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.

The Mountain View-based search company has recently been spotted working on another Google Maps update for Android Auto users ...

Privacy-first: no tracking or data collection. Offline maps and turn-by-turn directions save battery. Free, open-source app for Android and iOS. Every month, Google ...

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Google’s February 2026 Android system update (Play services 26.04) streamlines new device setup, improves storage purchasing, and adds privacy tools.

Google announced on Thursday that Google Maps users can now access Gemini hands-free while walking and cycling. The update comes a few months after Google Maps rolled out its Gemini-powered hands-free ...

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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 ...