Google Maps Go app now out in India; only for Android smartphones with less than 1 GB RAM
7 years, 3 months ago

Google Maps Go app now out in India; only for Android smartphones with less than 1 GB RAM

Firstpost  

While Files Go was built for every single Android smartphone, the ‘Go’ version of the Google Maps app, has been optimised to work on Android-powered smartphones with less RAM. After recently launching its handy Files Go app at ‘Google for India’, the search giant has now announced Go version of its popular maps application called the Google Maps Go App. Google Maps Go is basically a lightweight version of the standard Google Maps application available on the Google Play Store. The Go ecosystem of apps is a part of Google’s Android Oreo effort, which is an operating system mean for smartphones with just 512 MB to 1 GB RAM.

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Google Maps offers free access for Indian developers to help build better solutions
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Google Maps offers free access for Indian developers to help build better solutions

The Hindu  

Google on Monday announced free access of Google Maps Platform from March 2025 to developers across the world and India. Tina Weyand, Senior Director of Product Management, Google Maps Platform, wrote that for Indian developers this means that instead of the recurring $200 monthly credit, developers can access up to $6,800 worth of free usage every month, distributed across all …

What is Android Go?
2 years, 11 months ago

What is Android Go?

Business Standard  

Google had first launched Android Go in December 2017. Smartphones with less powerful processors, smaller memory, and less available mobile data have been able to use Android software. Given that it works with entry-level smartphones with between 512MB and 2GB of RAM, Android Go has resulted in more affordable devices that have Android features that are essential for a smartphone …

Google Maps down, millions of users worldwide face outage
3 years ago

Google Maps down, millions of users worldwide face outage

Op India  

Late on Thursday India time at around 9:30 PM, the most used navigation app, Google Maps crashed leaving all its users directionless. The website Down Detector recorded a sharp spike in reports about Google Maps today evening as hundreds of thousands of people suddenly found themselves unable to access the map on the app. Google Maps crashed Some people got …

Maps, Gboard, and Four More Google Apps Are Getting Smarter With These Updates: All You Need to Know
4 years, 3 months ago

Maps, Gboard, and Four More Google Apps Are Getting Smarter With These Updates: All You Need to Know

News 18  

Google is updating six in-house apps with new features ahead of the holiday season. The new features were announced for apps such as Google Maps, Gbaord, Voice Access, Android Auto, Nearby Share, and Google Play Books. Similarly, Google Maps is getting a new ‘Go tab’ to help users navigate frequently visited places. These books will be available to download via …

Google says Gmail Go is for slow phones, not compatible with fast devices
4 years, 5 months ago

Google says Gmail Go is for slow phones, not compatible with fast devices

India Today  

Google has restricted the availability of the Gmail Go app, the lighter or debloated version of Gmail to Android Go or low-end smartphones, again. Gmail Go app was meant for these low-end smartphones as it does not demand much when it comes to RAM or storage. As per a report by Android Police, a regular Gmail app is about 80MB …

Gmail Go App, Designed for Budget Phones, Can Now be Downloaded by All
4 years, 5 months ago

Gmail Go App, Designed for Budget Phones, Can Now be Downloaded by All

News 18  

Gmail Go, the low resource version of Google’s full-grown Gmail app, is now available for all Android users. The list of ‘Go’ apps that Google has made available for all Android users include Gmail Go, Google Go, Gallery Go and Google Maps Go. One way for Android users to differentiate between the regular Gmail app and Gmail Go are the …

Google Maps will now show trending spots near you. How to access
5 years, 1 month ago

Google Maps will now show trending spots near you. How to access

Live Mint  

Google Maps is turning 15 this year and with that, Google has announced a slight redesign of the app and added new features to one of its most used popular apps across the globe. Here's a lowdown on the various new and upgraded features as Google celebrates 15 years of Google Maps: -Explore tab: The Explore Tab ffers reviews and …

Google starts rolling out its lightweight Go search app to the Play Store worldwide
5 years, 7 months ago

Google starts rolling out its lightweight Go search app to the Play Store worldwide

Firstpost  

Google has begun the global rollout of its Go search app that is meant for low-end devices specifically. The app is a lighter version of the Google Search app at only 7 MB and it’s incredibly fast. The app can read out the words and even translate them while Starting today, our lightweight search app #GoogleGo will be available globally …

Google Go app is now available on Android devices worldwide
5 years, 7 months ago

Google Go app is now available on Android devices worldwide

India Today  

Google first introduced the Google Go app on Android Oreo devices back in 2017. The Google Go app, as the Mountain View, California based company explained in its blog post is just over 7MB in size and hence it ensures that your phone "stays speedy" when you surfing the web even in the areas with low connectivity. "And if you …

Google unveils a lighter version of Google Photos called Gallery Go
5 years, 8 months ago

Google unveils a lighter version of Google Photos called Gallery Go

India TV News  

To help users store photos in handsets having less storage and unreliable Internet connection, Google has introduced a lighter alternative to Google Photos called "Gallery Go" that weighs just 10MB. Also, read: WhatsApp finally arrives on feature phones with KaiOS The photo gallery app is designed to work offline and automatically organise photos using Machine Learning and help first-time smartphone …

Apple Maps can now give turn-by-turn navigation in India on iPhones and iPads
6 years, 2 months ago

Apple Maps can now give turn-by-turn navigation in India on iPhones and iPads

India Today  

Until now, there has been no real competition to Google Maps in India. Apple Maps users can now get navigation directions after the company updated its service in India. Similar to Google Maps, Apple Maps will now let users input a destination on the map and navigate to it. For some major cities in India, Apple Maps will also let …

Google Maps brings new features on iOS, Android to solve your commuting woes
6 years, 6 months ago

Google Maps brings new features on iOS, Android to solve your commuting woes

Firstpost  

Starting this week, Google Maps brings new features to its latest update on iOS and Android to make your daily commute easy. According to the Google Maps blog post, this update will be rolled out by next week. The second feature can be useful for those who use both private and public transport, especially those who live in bigger cities …

Google announces new Android Go update for devices with 1 GB RAM or less; to launch Oreo Go on 6 December
7 years, 3 months ago

Google announces new Android Go update for devices with 1 GB RAM or less; to launch Oreo Go on 6 December

Firstpost  

Google has claimed that the average app running on Android Go would be 15 percent faster and would occupy 50 percent less space on the device. The new optimised update, which was announced first at the Google I/O conference in May, is called as Android Go and it will be modified around Google’s latest Android Oreo. Another optimised app called …

How India played a role in developing Google Maps
7 years, 11 months ago

How India played a role in developing Google Maps

The Hindu  

Eight years ago, when I moved to Chennai for college, a relative suggested I get myself a map of the new, unfamiliar city. There is always a new flyover coming up, or a road that is closed, and this data helps us make an accurate reflection of the real world.” Like most other Google services, some of this data comes …

Regular updates bring more features to Apple's Maps – Firstpost
12 years ago

Regular updates bring more features to Apple's Maps – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Apple’s decision to replace Google Maps and using its own Maps app has been met with almost universal criticism and the company seems to be taking the Apple’s decision to replace Google Maps and use its own Maps app has been met with almost universal criticism and the company seems to be taking the complaints to heart. Has been improved …

Google Maps on iOS clocks 10 mn downloads in 48 hours
12 years, 3 months ago

Google Maps on iOS clocks 10 mn downloads in 48 hours

Firstpost  

Less than a week after its release on iOS devices, Google Maps is racking up an impressive download count. The app has surpassed 10 million downloads so far, Less than a week after its release on iOS devices, Google Maps is racking up an impressive download count. To complete the Google Maps ecosystem, it is also releasing the Google Maps …

Hallelujah! Google Maps Returns to Apple's iPhone
12 years, 3 months ago

Hallelujah! Google Maps Returns to Apple's iPhone

Wired  

The wait is finally over. Google Maps is in Apple's App Store, available for both the iPhone and iPad, bringing hope to those who have been having trouble getting around since the Apple mapocalypse. Google's app, which arrived late Wednesday night, improves on the Google-powered maps app that Apple shipped included in iOS before version 6 -- when Apple ditched …

Google Maps for iOS goes live in the App Store
12 years, 3 months ago

Google Maps for iOS goes live in the App Store

Firstpost  

Google Maps for iOS is now available on the App Store as a free download after immense speculation that Google would be releasing an app for iOS… Google Maps for iOS is now available on the App Store as a free download after immense speculation that Google would be releasing an app for iOS. Google stated in a blog post …

Google launches Navigation in MENA countries
12 years, 6 months ago

Google launches Navigation in MENA countries

Firstpost  

Google has been rolling out a lot of updates to its Maps app on Android. Google Maps Navigation, an Internet-connected GPS navigation system, offers users turn-by-turn voice-guided driving directions and it has been a free feature of Google Maps for mobile on smartphones running Android version 2.2 or later. As part of the Google Maps for mobile application, Google Maps …

Google beefing up Google Maps with Offline option and Trekker
12 years, 9 months ago

Google beefing up Google Maps with Offline option and Trekker

Firstpost  

Google Maps have been helping the lost find their way all over the globe. In a bid to take their Street View mapping to the next level, Google is testing out an all new system for implementation - Street View Trekker. Google aims at capturing images of spaces, like the Grand Canyon to add more to the user’s experience while …

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