The Latest Breaking News from Google Maps

Google Maps gets better at pronouncing Māori placenames after years of complaints

After English, te reo Māori remains country’s second most widely spoken language

The Independent UK · Jul 2

New Zealand finally gets a Google Maps tool that correctly pronounces Māori placenames

Language commission hails normalisation of te reo Māori after years of work in identifying frequently mispronounced words

The Guardian - AU · Jul 1

Google Maps actually defaults to the slowest route now — here's how to fix it

Google Maps now defaults to fuel-efficient routes that can be slower. Disable this setting to get fastest navigation.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 1

I tested the five best speed camera detection systems for drivers — here's the one I'd buy with my own money

I took five of the best speed camera detectors for a long drive. Which one came out on top?

TechRadar · Jun 26

Colorado homeowner sued after he says ‘major navigation app’ directed a driver into a wall outside his home

Lawsuit says private drive now a "public thoroughfare."

We Got This Covered · Jun 25

After 19 years, Google Street View has finally added a 'beautiful', long-awaited country — and Geoguessr fans are calling it a 'great addition' to the geography game

Georgia is the latest country to be added to Google Street View, and some of the views are spectacular.

TechRadar · Jun 22

Kindness of strangers: We were hurtling away on the wrong train with a baby in tow – then a gentleman offered to help

This was 1983, so there was no Google Maps. All I could think to do was shout down the carriage, ‘Does anyone here speak English? We’re lost!’

The Guardian - AU · Jun 21

Why Edmonton Businesses Are Losing Ground to Vancouver Competitors (And How to Fix It)

Edmonton has no shortage of ambitious companies. From energy sector consultancies to independent trades operations, professional services firms, and a growing roster of tech startups, the city's business community is competitive, resourceful, and increasingly digital-first. And yet, when you pull back the curtain on organic search visibility across major Canadian…

inkl · Jun 16

5 Powerful Google Maps AI Tools Changing Navigation

Imagine opening Google Maps and having a real conversation with it instead of typing endless searches. Imagine your navigation app understanding exactly what you need, recommending places based on your preferences, and even guiding you to the correct entrance of a building. That future is no longer coming it's already…

MyLifeXP · Jun 16

This hidden Google Maps feature is a great way to learn about your local area — here's how it works

Google Maps has a hidden feature that lets you time travel using old Street View photos. Here's how it works

Tom’s Guide · Jun 15