First look at Google Maps on PS Vita 1.60 update
By: Alan Ng | Posted: February 8, 2012Filed under: Hands On
We informed you earlier this week that a new firmware update was hitting the PS Vita, and now we can confirm it has gone live. Key updates are the inclusion of Google Maps and the ability to take videos with…
Apple 3D maps release could blow Google Maps away
By: Chris Maugham | Posted: November 1, 2011Filed under: Alternative News
One of the coolest features of the Google search engine is the Google Maps. Their revolutionary 3D views offer a way of experiencing roads in different parts of the world and have helped people locate destinations more easily. Now it…
Inrix to power Google Maps real time traffic updating
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: September 27, 2011Filed under: Apps
There seems to be no end to Google Maps, with innovating ideas being thought up all the time. However, in some cases the technology needs a helping hand from third-party services, such as Inrix. It seems that they have been…
Android Google Maps gets the 3D treatment in more locations
By: Gary Johnson | Posted: July 22, 2011Filed under: Android Apps, Apps
Back in December of last year Google released Maps 5.0 for Android devices, it had a 3D images feature but for only a few areas such as New York. Now in an update Android Google Maps gets the 3D treatment…
Google Maps for Android Updated: More Social Networking Features
By: Tina Chubb | Posted: March 4, 2011Filed under: Android Apps, Apps
Back at the beginning of February Google rolled out an update for its popular Google Maps for Android app, which as we previously mentioned here added the Latitude check-in functionality. Now it appears that Google Maps for Android has been…
Google Maps Android App Updated: New Latitude Check-In Added
By: Tina Chubb | Posted: February 2, 2011Filed under: Android Apps, Apps
If you’re an Android-based smartphone owner who likes to use check-in services such as Foursquare and Facebook Places, we may just have some great news. Google has recently released an updated version (5.1) of its Google Maps Android app, which…
Google Maps 5.0: Android Download Live – Video Preview
By: Alan Ng | Posted: December 19, 2010Filed under: Android Apps, Apps
We have some good news for regular users of Google Maps on Android devices, as we can confirm that the latest version, 5.0 is now available to download from the Android market.
Google Maps for Mobile 5: List of Compatible Devices and Preview
By: Alan Ng | Posted: December 7, 2010Filed under: Cell Phone Information, Cell Phones
We have just brought you details on some of the key announcements from Google’s Andy Rubin in the way of the Samsung Nexus S, Android Gingerbread and Honeycomb, but now we have some information regarding Google Maps for Mobile 5.
Android Gingerbread Vs Froyo: Google Maps Offers UI Preview
By: Alan Ng | Posted: November 4, 2010Filed under: Cell Phone Information, Cell Phones
We have some pretty good news to bring you now, especially if you are an Android fan and are looking forward to the release of OS 2.3 Gingerbread. An update to the existing Google Maps App for Android has revealed…
Election Day 2010: Google Maps and Where To Vote Tuesday
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: November 1, 2010Filed under: Computers, Software
Tomorrow is Tuesday November 1, 2010, and will be the midterm elections. There is just one day until the polls open, so why not find out where to vote now by using Google Maps. It has never been easier to…
Google Maps for Mobile vs. Facebook Places: Location-sharing
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: August 21, 2010Filed under: Apps
Facebook Places (How-to-use guide) was launched a couple of days ago now, and already Google has come out and said that they also have a location-sharing service called Google Maps for Mobile. The search engine giant has come out and…
Google Maps v4.4 For BlackBerry: Built-In Navigation Update Wanted
By: Daniel Chubb | Posted: August 3, 2010Filed under: Apps, Blackberry Apps
Google Maps for BlackBerry has now had an update to take the software to version 4.4, which includes a new feature called “Google’s Places”. This allows BlackBerry users to find gas stations, attractions, restaurants, ATMs, and more fast.
Property for sale and Google Maps
By: Gary Johnson | Posted: June 18, 2010Filed under: Alternative News
People who are house hunting may see a property they like in the paper or in an estate agents window, but when they drive round to view the house the surrounding area might not be desirable. Now house hunters will…
Free Google Maps Navigation: Comes To Canada and Europe
By: Gary Johnson | Posted: June 9, 2010Filed under: Alternative News
It has been announced that Google has released Maps Navigation in eleven new countries, as well as adding French, German, Italian, and Spanish languages to its Search by Voice feature.Google eventually hope to have this feature available in all languages.
Woman Sues Google: Wrong Directions from Maps
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: June 1, 2010Filed under: Cell Phones, Phone Software
The news that a women is to sue Google over bad directions from her Google Maps GPS software on her smartphone does seem a little excessive, you would have thought that this was a joke but as the original source…
