Google Maps is adding this new feature for millions of drivers to make your ride safer
There will be more options to report hazards, but Google also added an update that could help millions of drivers. This improvement occurred when Google and Waze agreed to share specific data. The shared data consists of incident and hazard reports made on Waze, which appear on Google Maps with the option to confirm.
Google Maps is full of features, but this missing routing option drives me crazy
Google Maps custom routes can be created on desktop, but good luck importing and opening them on Android and Android Auto. It's infuriating.
Google Maps is adding weather incident reporting
Google Maps is adding functionality that'll help folks deal with weather-related road issues while driving. This week, Android Police spotted that Google Maps added new report-types — flooded road, low visibility,
Google Maps adds reporting options for weather-related roadside hazards
Google is reportedly pushing an update for Maps on Android Auto that adds four new roadside hazards caused by the weather. The options include low visibility, unplowed road, flooded road, and object on road.
Are Google Maps incident reports too distracting? [Poll]
Incident reporting in Google Maps has been around for a few years now, but was given a big overhaul in 2024. New report types were added alongside more prominent notices and, finally, support for Android Auto and CarPlay.
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Google Maps Rival Launches a New App for the Users Google Keeps Ignoring
HERE has recently announced WeGo Pro, a new truck navigation application aimed at professional drivers; Google Maps still ...
Google Maps blocks Gulf of America reviews after rename criticism
Google Maps has blocked reviews for the Gulf of Mexico, after criticism of its decision to label it "Gulf of America" for ...
Android users can now personalize their vehicles in Google Maps navigation
Discover all the ways you can customize Google Maps vehicle icons in the latest beta release of the Android app.
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Google Maps tests new weather-related incident reports on app & Android Auto
Spotted by Android Police, Google Maps is testing several new incident reports through its Android app and, by extension, on Android Auto. The new options are weather-related and include: The new ...
Apple Maps follows Google Maps in renaming the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America
Apple Maps has followed Google Maps in renaming the Gulf of America to the Gulf of Mexico. Beyond just renaming it for U.S.
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For Apple, Bing and Google Maps Users, It’s Now the Gulf of America
The Gulf of Mexico will now appear as the Gulf of America for U.S. users of Apple Maps, Bing Maps and Google Maps.
Mexican president signals possible lawsuit against Google over Gulf of America name change
Mexico could sue Google over its change of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America on its Google Maps interface in the ...