If you recently changed residences, update your home address in Google Maps. You'll find the shortest and most traffic-free routes to and from your home and locate restaurants, attractions, and local ...

A new Google Maps update for Android will introduce a brand new feature that's not available in other navigation apps. Google Maps users will be able to obtain a unique identifier for any place on ...

Revisiting a place you love can evoke nostalgia and comfort, but you don't have to go in person for it. Google Street View allows virtual visits to your home or any other address. Google Maps provides ...

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Maybe you recently moved to a new city, or your job has changed, and now you are having trouble reaching your destinations on time. It would be very helpful if you used Google Maps for directions. It ...

Google Maps no longer locks away the entire app when you start a public transport ride. You can now search and change routes ...

Google can show your business address in more than one language within Google Maps and the Google local search results. So if you have a hotel, Google might be able to show the address both in English ...

In last Friday’s blog, we discussed how to safely use modified Dashboard widgets. When you place a copy in your user folder /Library/Widgets folder, OS X uses the copied widget instead of the original ...

Google Maps isn’t only the number one navigation app worldwide, but also the solution that some turn to in order to improve the way they obtain access to emergency health services or even mail ...

Google Maps allows you to set a home address (and work address) so you can quickly find directions to and from your home. When you move, you should update it in Google Maps, too. We'll show you how to ...

Whenever you're away from home and are unfamiliar with the commute back, you almost always turn to Google Maps to help you find the right way. It is, after all, one of the most popular and reliable ...

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