Google Maps mistakenly directed a Bengaluru man onto a detour that involved crossing the Netravati River. Here's how you can check such routes before driving.
The man's unfortunate experience has sparked a conversation about the accuracy of navigation apps and serves as a cautionary tale for others to be more cautious when relying on technology for important tasks.
Bhavish Aggarwal, co-founder and Chairman of the Ola group announced the launch of Ola Maps for their cab operations. He also said that the company will add more features to maps in the coming days.
A number of AR apps have taken over the market in the Android ecosystem. Here are some apps which are working with the help of AI and are smart and futuristic.
Google Maps has recently rolled out a new feature which is very similar to popular instant messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram- enabling users to share live locations with friends and family.
Google has also integrated Kolkata and Mumbai Local Trains into the ‘Where Is My Train’ app. This move will enable the users to access dynamic information like train location, platform changes, real-time status and more for a smooth rail travel experience.
Google has explained that fuel-efficient routing uses artificial intelligence (AI) to suggest routes that have fewer hurdles. In India, the new feature in Google Maps will further include fuel-efficient routes for two-wheelers as well, to help more people travel more sustainably.
Google stated, "If you’re getting a new phone or are worried about losing your existing one, you can always choose to back up your data to the Cloud so it doesn’t get lost. We’ll automatically encrypt your backed-up data so no one can read it, including Google.”
Some people have criticised the new Google Maps design, saying that it is too similar to Apple Maps and that it loses some of the distinctiveness of the original design.
Google Maps now offers Immersive View in Amsterdam, Dublin, Florence, and Venice, along with expanding the feature to include over 500 global landmarks, using AI to blend images and provide informative overlays on Android and iOS.
The new Immersive View occurs by rolling out and appearing for some Google Maps users, which further indicates that they are able to use the function when the user will be viewing cities like London and Berlin, 9to5Google reported.
Google has announced that it is bringing new features to smartphones that have not got operating system (OS) updates in years. As per the reports, the tech giant has been releasing a tool called the 'Extension Software Developer Kit' (Extensive SDK).
If users have an LTE-enabled smartwatch, or their smartwatch is connected to the internet via WiFi, then they can now enjoy having Maps on their wrist, the tech giant said on a support page.
As the festive week just got kickstarted, you might try to keep your dear ones in touch and track their moves via Google Maps. Hence, here is a guide to let you track your dear one's whereabouts from iOS, Android and PC.
The probe by the Federal Cartel Office (FCO) against Google Maps is initiated under tougher abuse laws which have applied to Google's business in Germany since January this year.
Google Maps will collect the information from the local authorities to estimate the toll price. It has been reported that the total fare will be estimated based on factors like- the cost of the toll pass used by the traveller or the supportive payment methods.
Google announced to add the toll charges feature and points in Google Maps in April this year. Finally, the feature is operational in many countries where the update started to appear in the Android as well as the iOS devices.
Google Maps have added another feature where the map users will be able to see the air quality information from PurpleAir, which is a low-cost sensor network that gives the user to have a hyperlocal view of conditions.
Google Map is rolling out a new feature to track the toll plazas and learn about the toll-free route through the map. This feature will be live in many regions including India, the USA, Japan and Indonesia.
Here is a tip for how an android user can share the live location through google maps to their contacts.
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