Google brings indoor maps to India: Explore malls and museums on your Android and iOS device
11 years ago

Google brings indoor maps to India: Explore malls and museums on your Android and iOS device

Firstpost  

With Indoor Google Maps in India, people can access detailed floor plans for 75 popular indoor venues with a few easy swipes Google has finally launched indoor maps for India. “Using indoor maps, users will find it easy to locate stores, especially in an unfamiliar shopping mall or when they plan a visit to a museum like Salar Jung in Hyderabad. With Indoor Google Maps in India, people can access detailed floor plans for 75 popular indoor venues with a few easy swipes,” Google India Director and Product Manager Suren Ruhela told PTI. Besides malls, indoor maps will be available for the National Gallery Of Modern Art in Delhi, Salar Jung Museum in Hyderabad and the Hyderabad International Convention Centre, the largest of its kind in the country.

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

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Google Maps introduces ‘Fuel-Efficient Routing’ feature for Indian users, aiming to promote sustainability
1 year, 3 months ago

Google Maps introduces ‘Fuel-Efficient Routing’ feature for Indian users, aiming to promote sustainability

India TV News  

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1 year, 5 months ago

Google Maps to offer metro ticket booking in India: Here's how

India TV News  

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Google, MapMyIndia announce 3D maps for Indian cities
2 years, 8 months ago

Google, MapMyIndia announce 3D maps for Indian cities

Live Mint  

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Google brings ‘Street View’ to India
2 years, 8 months ago

Google brings ‘Street View’ to India

The Hindu  

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Google Maps Street View coming to these Indian cities first, check if your city is in the list
2 years, 8 months ago

Google Maps Street View coming to these Indian cities first, check if your city is in the list

India Today  

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Google Maps Gets Indoor AR Navigation, Weather and AQI Layers, & More Features: What's New
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Google Maps Gets Indoor AR Navigation, Weather and AQI Layers, & More Features: What's New

News 18  

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Google Maps Now Supports 9 Indian Languages, Company Announces During Google for India L10n Event
4 years, 3 months ago

Google Maps Now Supports 9 Indian Languages, Company Announces During Google for India L10n Event

News 18  

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Google Maps lists 57,000 public toilets in India
5 years, 5 months ago

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Op India  

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5 years, 8 months ago

Google Maps adds new features for Indian users: Deals, discounts at restaurants

Live Mint  

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Google Maps to now give Indian users dining offers
5 years, 8 months ago

Google Maps to now give Indian users dining offers

India TV News  

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Google Maps introduces live train tracking, bus travel estimates and more in India
5 years, 9 months ago

Google Maps introduces live train tracking, bus travel estimates and more in India

India Today  

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Google Maps launches three new public transport features in India
5 years, 9 months ago

Google Maps launches three new public transport features in India

Live Mint  

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

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6 years, 3 months ago

Google Maps introduces auto rickshaw feature for Delhi commuters

India TV News  

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Google India introduces Plus Codes to Maps and adds support for six additional Indian languages
7 years ago

Google India introduces Plus Codes to Maps and adds support for six additional Indian languages

Firstpost  

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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  

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8 years, 4 months ago

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Firstpost  

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Rashtrapati Bhavan and PMO Might Soon be in 3D on Google Earth
9 years, 8 months ago

Rashtrapati Bhavan and PMO Might Soon be in 3D on Google Earth

The Quint  

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Firstpost  

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Google Maps now available in 12 more Indian cities | India TV News
9 years, 8 months ago

Google Maps now available in 12 more Indian cities | India TV News

India TV News  

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Firstpost  

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CBI may be handed Google Mapathon case
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Firstpost  

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Google says its Mapathon contest is in line with Indian laws
11 years, 11 months ago

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Firstpost  

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Registrations open for Google's Mapathon 2013 – Firstpost
12 years, 1 month ago

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Firstpost  

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

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Firstpost  

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Google Maps shows most searched places in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru
12 years, 5 months ago

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Firstpost  

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It's there, no wait, it's not: Spotting India on Apple Maps
12 years, 6 months ago

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Firstpost  

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It's there, no wait, it's not: Spotting India on Apple Maps
12 years, 6 months ago

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Firstpost  

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

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Firstpost  

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Google launches voice-guided GPS navigation in India
12 years, 6 months ago

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Firstpost  

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Google Maps goes indoors
13 years, 3 months ago

Google Maps goes indoors

Firstpost  

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