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Search Engine Journal · 21h

Google & Apple Maps: 20% of Local Searches Now Start Here

Map platforms like Google, Apple, and Bing Maps now drive 20% of local searches, according to new research. BrightLocal research shows that one in five local searches now happens in map apps. Google Maps has become the second most popular platform for local searches.
Icon for www.msn.comMSN · Mar 26, 2025

Google Maps is getting two key upgrades, for easier route planning and quicker access to Gemini AI

As spotted by Android Authority, if you select a place on the map in Google Maps for Android ... We can expect much more in the way of Gemini integration in Google Maps and Google's other apps ...
Android Authority · 5d

Google Maps continues its mission to be mappier than ever with expansion of sheets UI redesign

After getting started last year, Google looks like it's just about done with its new sheets-first UI for Maps on Android.
Icon for www.autoevolution.comautoevolution · Mar 25, 2025

Google Quietly Makes Google Maps Smarter, Sort Of

It can also configure directions in Google Maps based on ... might not be able to see this more advanced Gemini integration in Google Maps yet, albeit it shouldn't take long before the rollout ...
autoevolution · 6d

Google Maps Rival Now Available in More Cars Worldwide

TomTom has recently announced a partnership with smart, with the company's navigation solution to make its way to models sold worldwide
Icon for www.androidauthority.comAndroid Authority · 10d

How to use Google Maps offline

Google Maps is one of the most reliable navigation services available, but it’s not without its faults. One of the most significant issues is that it works best with a solid data connection ...
Icon for searchengineland.comSearch Engine Land · Oct 19, 2022

Google Maps

Google Maps is a free web mapping platform that helps searchers find directions to their chosen destinations and allows businesses to list their store locations. This app is connected to Google ...
Icon for www.theverge.comThe Verge · 22d

Google Maps is launching tools to help cities analyze infrastructure and traffic

Google is integrating new datasets for Google Maps Platform and Earth Engine into BigQuery so cities can easily access them. Google is integrating new datasets for Google Maps Platform and Earth ...
Icon for finance.yahoo.comYahoo Finance · 20d

Alphabet (NasdaqGS:GOOGL) Expands Infrastructure And Ad Integration With Google Maps And DV360

The improvements in Bentley Systems’ asset analytics capabilities and Shirofune’s integration with Google technologies could be relevant due to Alphabet's continued investment in its vast tech ...
Icon for www.macstories.netMacStories · Dec 13, 2012

Open Google Maps Directions With Siri or Launch Center Pro

Here’s a fun experiment to launch the Google Maps app via URL scheme directly into a new Directions view. With these parameters, it becomes possible to set up a nice automated workflow to launch directions using Siri or Launch Center Pro. In Siri ...
Icon for bgr.comBGR · Apr 7, 2022

This Google Maps update is perfect for anyone planning a summer getaway

Google Maps has long been my mobile map application of choice, although Apple’s rival offering Apple Maps has certainly restored parity between the two services in recent years. For me ...
Lifestyle Asia · 14d

Google’s new AI features will help you plan your vacation more efficiently

If you're planning your summer trip, the updated AI travel tools on Google make vacation planning like itineraries and hotel bookings easier.
MediaPost · 15d

TikTok Challenges Google Maps With In-Comment Location Reviews

TikTok is now integrating location reviews directly into the video comments tab, so places tagged by users can be rated by the video's creator, including user reviews and uploaded photos.