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 you get turn-by-turn navigational directions. With this feature enabled for Apple Maps, iPhone and iPad users will now have the option to use a different map service apart from Google’s.

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Google Maps gone wrong again? Traveller nearly drives into pond following GPS directions; netizens react
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Google Maps gone wrong again? Traveller nearly drives into pond following GPS directions; netizens react

Live Mint  

A new incident involving a Google Maps mishap has surfaced, highlighting the potential dangers of relying solely on navigation technology. Firstly spotted by News18, the incident involved an individual who followed Google Maps’ directions, which led them off the highway and onto an unpaved road. “Bhai aap google map pe bharosa rakhiye andar rasta hoga aap pani ke andar to …

4 Things Apple Maps Does Better Than Google Maps
2 months, 1 week ago

4 Things Apple Maps Does Better Than Google Maps

Wired  

It's totally understandable if you haven’t opened Apple Maps since its disastrous launch in 2012, which among other things saw people driving into riverbanks. I switch between Google Maps and Apple Maps regularly, mostly as an experiment, and at this point I think Apple's product is just as reliable as Google's for turn-by-turn directions. Little Audio Details Apple Maps, in …

Google removes offline map app from Play Store after govt orders
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Google removes offline map app from Play Store after govt orders

Hindustan Times  

Google has removed Maps.me, an offline maps service provider, from its Play Store in India after the Survey of India sent a takedown notice for incorrectly depicting parts of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh as outside the territory of India. Google removes offline map app from Play Store after govt orders “It is observed that the map of India in …

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 …

Apple Maps Finally Comes To The Web In Beta Avatar: Here Are The Features You Get
8 months ago

Apple Maps Finally Comes To The Web In Beta Avatar: Here Are The Features You Get

News 18  

Apple Maps is getting a much-needed upgrade as the platform is now available on the web for millions of users. But finally, you can access Apple Maps through the regular channel rather than relying on Maps API to use it on the web. Apple Maps For Web Beta – What It Offers Having Apple Maps on the web means you …

Google Maps Will Finally Alert You About Taking The Flyover While Driving: More New Features Coming To India
8 months, 1 week ago

Google Maps Will Finally Alert You About Taking The Flyover While Driving: More New Features Coming To India

News 18  

Google Maps is adding six new features for its users in India this week, which includes one of the most-wanted options. In fact, back in December, we also quizzed the Google Maps team about their plans to make this feature tick. “We’re introducing a new feature on Google Maps where we will call out flyovers along your recommended route. Report …

Apple Maps for web in public beta introduced to challenge Google Maps
8 months, 1 week ago

Apple Maps for web in public beta introduced to challenge Google Maps

India TV News  

Taking on Google, Apple has announced to bring Maps on the web in public beta, which will enable users to access Maps directly from their browser, across the world. The tech giant said that Apple Maps users will be getting the driving and walking directions on the app itself. They can also “take actions like ordering food directly from the …

Ola Maps Is Here To Rival Google Maps On Indian Roads, Company Says Navigation Now Faster
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Ola Maps Is Here To Rival Google Maps On Indian Roads, Company Says Navigation Now Faster

News 18  

Ola has given up on Google Maps for navigation of cabs and other services in the country and it will be using its in-house Ola Maps service from now. Ola Maps is hoping to become the make-in-India Google Maps rival for all these platforms in the country. Ola also says that it will be sharing a detailed blog post to …

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  

Google Maps introduces ‘Fuel-Efficient Routing’ feature for Indian users, aiming to promote sustainability 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. AI-driven sustainability By leveraging artificial intelligence …

This company is critical to the success of India’s smartphone revolution
1 year, 4 months ago

This company is critical to the success of India’s smartphone revolution

Live Mint  

In a major move that is likely to revolutionise India's tech landscape, the Indian government has ordered all smartphone companies to start supporting NavIC, India's navigation satellite system. Additionally, NavIC is still a regional navigation system, meaning that it provides more accurate coverage over India and the surrounding region than other global navigation satellite systems such as US-developed GPS. This …

Google Search's speaking practice feature now available for users in India: Know how it works
1 year, 5 months ago

Google Search's speaking practice feature now available for users in India: Know how it works

India TV News  

Google is introducing a helpful feature in its Search for specific countries including India. Android users in places like Argentina, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Mexico, and Venezuela will soon enjoy language support that focuses on improving speaking skills in English. The company's goal is to help learners practice vocabulary in practical contexts and enhance retention through spaced repetition, a proven method …

Google Maps to offer metro ticket booking in India: Here's how
1 year, 5 months ago

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

India TV News  

Google is expanding its services in India, allowing users to book metro tickets directly through its popular Google Maps app. During the Google for India event, it was revealed that Google users will soon have the convenience of booking metro tickets through the Google Maps app, thanks to the partnership with ONDC. Google's Collaboration with ONDC Bikram Singh Bedi, the …

Pixel Fold, Tablet And Maps Immersive View: Google Is Not Bringing These To India But Why?
1 year, 10 months ago

Pixel Fold, Tablet And Maps Immersive View: Google Is Not Bringing These To India But Why?

News 18  

Google had its 2-hour-long I/O 2023 keynote last week, where for the first time we saw not one or two but three big hardware launches. In Google’s case, you have the Pixel Fold foldable phone, the Pixel tablet which was teased at the Pixel 7 series launch last year and some other interesting features on Maps and other AI-centric products. …

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

Google, MapMyIndia announce 3D maps for Indian cities

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI :Google launched its Google Street View mapping product in India on Wednesday, capitalizing on the government’s new geospatial policy. Shortly after Google’s announcement, homegrown MapMyIndia, unveiled a product called Real View Maps, which provides “360-degree panoramic street view" and also includes a 3D Metaverse Maps Service. Though India is one of the top markets for Google Maps, its …

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

Google brings ‘Street View’ to India

The Hindu  

Google on Wednesday announced the launch of its popular ‘Street View’ feature in India – after failing to bring the experience to India at least twice in the past decade following security concerns raised by government agencies over collection of data. The India launch marks the first time in the world that Street View, which allows users to view panoramic …

Google Street View back in India: What is it and why was it suspended?
2 years, 8 months ago

Google Street View back in India: What is it and why was it suspended?

Firstpost  

The tech giant’s 360-degree interactive panorama feature was suspended in the country after it failed to receive security clearances from the government. Now, working with local partners for the first time, Google is aiming to launch the service in 50 Indian cities After a hiatus of more than a decade, Google’s Street View has relaunched in India for 10 cities …

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  

Google Maps in India has finally received the Street View feature, which is one of the biggest additions to the service. List of cities that will soon get Google Maps’ Street View feature -Bengaluru -Chennai - Delhi -Mumbai -Hyderabad -Pune -Nashik -Vadodara -Ahmednagar -Amritsar One can simply launch Street View by opening Google Maps app, zooming into a road in …

Google Maps will help you calculate the travel fare, by showing the toll prices now
2 years, 9 months ago

Google Maps will help you calculate the travel fare, by showing the toll prices now

India TV News  

Highlights The updated will also showcase the toll-free route for travelers Google Maps has been collecting the information from the local authorities The new updated feature of Google Map will be available for both Android and iOS devices Google India has updated its map application- now the user will be able to see the toll prices on the selected routes …

Google Maps will now show estimated toll charges for your ride in India
2 years, 9 months ago

Google Maps will now show estimated toll charges for your ride in India

India Today  

Google Maps is finally rolling out the possibility to check toll charges before starting a trip in India. The latest update will let Google Maps show an estimated price of the toll to your destination based on several factors like the cost of using a toll pass or other payment methods, the day of the week, and how much the …

Google Maps is coming with the strongest update ever: Now, you can save money on highway toll
2 years, 11 months ago

Google Maps is coming with the strongest update ever: Now, you can save money on highway toll

India TV News  

Google Maps is one such application that made us find ways easily, removing the hassle of stopping the car in the midway and asking for the way every now and then. In the new feature, now Google Map will tell the user in advance about the number of tolls that will be on the way ahead, and how much tax …

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 …

MapmyIndia Is Helping The Government Deliver COVID Vaccine Centre Search Results On Co-WIN
4 years, 1 month ago

MapmyIndia Is Helping The Government Deliver COVID Vaccine Centre Search Results On Co-WIN

News 18  

Indian digital mapping and location-based technology company MapmyIndia has released an update for the MapmyIndia navigation app that now lists all the COVID-19 vaccine centers in India. In fact, the Government of India’s official COVID vaccine registration portal, cowin.gov.in, also uses the MapmyIndia Maps and APIs to deliver the search results and information to users who want to register for …

India Opens Access To Geospatial Data And Services; Know How It Will Benefit Start-Ups, Companies
4 years, 1 month ago

India Opens Access To Geospatial Data And Services; Know How It Will Benefit Start-Ups, Companies

ABP News  

In a major change in India's mapping policy, the Centre on Monday opened access to its geospatial data and services, including maps, for all Indian entities. Geospatial data includes location information about natural or man-made, physical or imaginary features, whether above the ground or below, boundaries, points of interest, natural phenomena, mobility data, weather patterns, and other statistical information. The …

Govt Announces Liberalisation of Map-Making Policies, Allowing Free Access to Geospatial Data
4 years, 1 month ago

Govt Announces Liberalisation of Map-Making Policies, Allowing Free Access to Geospatial Data

News 18  

The government of India today announced that it is setting free the process of map making and generation of geospatial data, which will give private companies the freedom to handle that information without prior approval or any restrictions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the development said that liberalising the acquisition and production of geospatial data is a massive step towards …

Government removes restrictions on mapping, industry experts welcome step: Here is what it means
4 years, 1 month ago

Government removes restrictions on mapping, industry experts welcome step: Here is what it means

Op India  

For any country, maps and accurate geospatial data are crucial for national infrastructure projects including river linkage, development of industrial corridors, deployment of smart power systems and more. Radical liberalisation of mapping policy To ensure Indian companies have unhindered access to the geospatial data, the government has radically liberalised the mapping policy. #Maps3_0!#Freedom2MapIndia#MapMakingSimplified — ProductNation/iSPIRT February 15, 2021 Sanjeev Sanyal, …

Govt ends barrier on surveying, mapping to boost infrastructure
4 years, 1 month ago

Govt ends barrier on surveying, mapping to boost infrastructure

Live Mint  

India on Monday ended restrictions on cartography and geospatial information to help local entities generate, distribute and store topographical data, a move that will help the nation spur infrastructure development and improve delivery of government services. Ending those restrictions is part of India’s push toward Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s goal of self-reliance, the government said in a statement. “There will …

India is putting out its mapping, geospatial data available for general use
4 years, 1 month ago

India is putting out its mapping, geospatial data available for general use

The Hindu  

India’s Department of Science and Technology on Monday opened access to its geospatial data and services, including maps, for all Indian entities by saying, “what is readily available globally does not need to be regulated.” The move is said to release a lot of data that is currently restricted and not available for free. The update represents a major change …

ISRO is Trying to Create a Desi Version of Google Maps, Twitter Has Already Mapped Out the Memes
4 years, 1 month ago

ISRO is Trying to Create a Desi Version of Google Maps, Twitter Has Already Mapped Out the Memes

News 18  

Indians started a meme fest as soon as Indian Space Research Organisation and MapMyIndia announced their collaboration to create an alternative version of Google Maps on Saturday. For some, it was Bigg Boss season 13’s Shehnaaz Gills’ this iconic dialogue that captured Google Maps and Sundar Pichai’s reaction: Isro and MapmyIndia joined hand to replace Google maps in India. K@n!$hk …

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  

Google today held its special L10n event that highlighted the company’s efforts for including more Indian languages in its ecosystem. Further, the company also announced that users can now toggle search results on mobile devices between English and any of the four newly added Indian languages: Tamil, Telugu, Bangla, and Marathi. Further, During the event, Google also announced that its …

Google Maps redesign to get more detailed and colourful
4 years, 7 months ago

Google Maps redesign to get more detailed and colourful

India Today  

Google Maps is getting a redesign that will detail in the street features and help distinguish between natural features in the environment, whether they’re mountainous ice caps, deserts, beaches, or dense forests. “We’re rolling out new visual improvements that bring even more detail and granularity to the map, making it easier to understand what an area looks like whether you’re …

Opinion | Google Maps is easing travel but ruining the journey
5 years, 1 month ago

Opinion | Google Maps is easing travel but ruining the journey

Live Mint  

Here’s a simple solution to stop nations battling over border disputes: Accept Google Maps, the world’s most-commonly used navigation tool that began life as a C++ desktop program in 2003 at a Sydney-based startup, Where 2 Technologies, as the final arbitrator of national boundaries. A recent report in The Washington Post says that Google and other mapmakers ensure the world’s …

Google Maps marks Kashmir as disputed for users living outside India: Here's why
5 years, 1 month ago

Google Maps marks Kashmir as disputed for users living outside India: Here's why

India TV News  

Google Maps shows Kashmir as part of India -- as long as you view it from within the borders of the country -- but for people outside the country, the outlines of the region are shown in dotted lines, suggesting it to be "disputed" territory, The Washington Post reported. Borders of several countries look different on Google Maps depending on …

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 Maps adds new features for Indian users: Deals, discounts at restaurants
5 years, 8 months ago

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

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Google Maps today introduced three new features for Indian users to help them discover local experiences and get recommendations that are personalised for better dining experience, including an "Offers" section to help users find deals and claim them at restaurants in 11 cities. Starting from today, Google Maps users will get exclusive access to EazyDiner Prime offers for …

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  

Google Maps on Thursday introduced three new features for Indian users to help them discover local experiences and get recommendations that are personalised for better dining experience, including an "Offers" section to help users find deals and claim them at restaurants in 11 cities. To reflect this, we have a redesigned, India-focused Explore tab, the For You feature, and dining …

Google Maps launches 'Stay Safer' feature in India
5 years, 9 months ago

Google Maps launches 'Stay Safer' feature in India

Live Mint  

Google Maps introduced on Wednesday yet-another India-first “Stay Safer" feature for its users. Indian users will be able to use the new feature on their Android phones with the latest version of Google Maps. Announcing the feature, Amanda Bishop, Product Manager, Google Maps said, “Through our extensive research across India, we found that a lot of people limit their mobility …

Google Maps get test 'off-route' alert feature in India
5 years, 9 months ago

Google Maps get test 'off-route' alert feature in India

Live Mint  

San Francisco: As part of the many new features Google is experimenting with and adding on Maps, the search engine giant is testing an "Off-route" alert feature, exclusively in India for now. Intended to keep users safe while they are riding in a taxi, the "off-route" feature would notify users everytime their cab gets sidetracked from the intended course by …

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  

A lot of us here in India depend on Google Maps to help us reach our destinations. We also depend on Google Maps to help us dodge the high traffic areas when we are on our way back home. Google has launched a new feature on to Google Maps that would enable commuters in India to know about their bus …

Google Maps will now bring you Live Train status and bus info
5 years, 9 months ago

Google Maps will now bring you Live Train status and bus info

India TV News  

Google Maps users will now see bus travel times from live traffic across 10 major Indian cities as well as get live train status for Indian Railways trains on the platform. Transit navigation is one of the most popular Maps features in India, and we look forward to these new features will bring more value to users," Google Maps Product …

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  

Google Maps announced three India-first features on Tuesday. Starting today, Google Maps users will be able to see bus travel times from live traffic across 10 of the largest cities in India, get Live train status for Indian Railways trains, and get mixed-mode commute suggestions that now combine auto-rickshaw and public transport. Simplifying travel on public transport buses Google Maps …

Google Maps' speed camera and speed limit alerts are expanding to users in India
5 years, 10 months ago

Google Maps' speed camera and speed limit alerts are expanding to users in India

Firstpost  

Google has not officially published a list of countries that are receiving these features yet. Google Maps may be among the most widely used car navigation system in the world but there are a number of areas where Google could improve. Since acquiring Israel-based company, Waze in 2013, we’ve seen a whole raft of new features being brought to Google …

Apple Maps start receiving turn-by-turn navigation, with cab booking ability in India
6 years, 2 months ago

Apple Maps start receiving turn-by-turn navigation, with cab booking ability in India

India TV News  

Apple Maps start receiving turn-by-turn navigation, with cab booking ability in India Apple Maps will be offering Transport and Ride options with an estimated time of arrival along with the distance between the current location of the user and his destination. After years of existence since it first debuted in 2012, Apple Maps in India is finally getting turn-by-turn navigation. …

Apple Maps finally gets turn-by-turn navigation in India; lets you book cabs
6 years, 2 months ago

Apple Maps finally gets turn-by-turn navigation in India; lets you book cabs

Firstpost  

Transit options don’t show up on Apple Maps just yet but you can walk or drive to your destination just fine. We’ve spent some time with the app and found that the estimated travel times shown are quite similar to that shown on Google Maps for the same route. The most convenient feature baked into Apple Maps though is that …

Google Maps introduces auto rickshaw feature for Delhi commuters
6 years, 3 months ago

Google Maps introduces auto rickshaw feature for Delhi commuters

India TV News  

Google on Monday introduced a new feature in its Maps where commuters in Delhi will be able to see auto rickshaws under the "public transport" mode in Maps. The new feature can be found within the "public transport" and "cab" modes in Google Maps and is based on the expected trip route and the official fare model shared by the …

Google Maps brings new features on iOS, Android to solve your commuting woes
6 years, 5 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 at 20: Can you imagine India's internet revolution without Google in it?
6 years, 6 months ago

Google at 20: Can you imagine India's internet revolution without Google in it?

Firstpost  

4 September 1998 was the opportune day when Google was registered as a company out of a garage in California. But unlike other companies, Google focussed on a lot of outreach programmes and new product announcements which would ensure that Google’s popularity in India remained unchallenged. Here’s how Google has played its part in the Indian technology sector Android kick-started …

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 begins rolling out a new two-wheeler mode on Maps; roll-out restricted to Indian users as of now – Firstpost
7 years, 3 months ago

Google begins rolling out a new two-wheeler mode on Maps; roll-out restricted to Indian users as of now – Firstpost

Firstpost  

In what seems like an India-first feature, Google has started rolling out a ’two-wheeler mode’ as a separate mode of transport in Google Maps for Android. Google Maps has been known to add features and design tweaks that are directed toward improving the way people navigate in and around towns, cities and even other planets. In what seems like an …

WWDC 2017: Apple's mobile OS is in need of an overhaul, here's what we want to see in iOS 11
7 years, 10 months ago

WWDC 2017: Apple's mobile OS is in need of an overhaul, here's what we want to see in iOS 11

Firstpost  

WWDC is just around the corner and an iOS overhaul is in the offing, which could mean a design overhaul. Every year WWDC comes and then WWDC goes, what always remains of the event, which, surprisingly, interests the common consumer is updates to iOS, Apple’s much-loved mobile operating system. But I think it also needs new design language, hints of …

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