New Google tool to help users find Covid testing centres in India
The search giant has partnered with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and MyGov to provide the information on authorised testing labs.
Jun 12, 2020, 17:05 PM IST
Google Maps to help travel safely amid COVID-19 crisis
Google Maps are also introducing driving alerts to notify users about the COVID-19 checkpoints and restrictions along their routes, like when crossing national borders.
Jun 10, 2020, 21:04 PM IST
Driving, transit alerts arrive on Google Maps to notify route impacted by COVID-19
Google Maps on Android and iOS will now show relevant alerts from local transit agencies to help travellers prepare accordingly if government mandates impact transit services or require them to wear a mask on public transportation.
Jun 09, 2020, 13:40 PM IST
Google Maps introduces wheelchair accessible places feature
When ‘Accessible Places' is switched on, a wheelchair icon would indicate an accessible entrance, and people would be able to see if a place has accessible seating, restrooms or parking.
May 22, 2020, 12:36 PM IST
Kejriwal government, Google India Maps join hands to help people find food and night shelters
Google India Maps is facilitating people to find out food and night shelters in Delhi and 32 other cities if they are in need.
Apr 14, 2020, 17:43 PM IST
Google Maps may soon show well-lit paths for night safety
To help you walk towards home safely, Google Maps is reportedly planning on adding a new feature to its service to highlight brightly lit streets.
Dec 06, 2019, 21:01 PM IST
Google testing 'Incognito Mode' in Maps
Just like in Google Chrome, "Incognito Mode" for Maps will have several specific privacy features when rolled out globally.
Sep 23, 2019, 10:50 AM IST
Google Maps introduces three new dining features for Indian users
The features help people with finding things to do in an area or getting offers on dining out, or recommending places and experiences.
Jul 11, 2019, 14:08 PM IST
Google Maps gets new safety feature in India, to alert passengers if cab driver deviates from route
The new safety feature is now available to Android users in India using the latest version of Google Maps.
Jun 26, 2019, 15:43 PM IST
Google says working hard to fight against fraud, fake business profiles on Maps
To tackle the frauds, Google said that it has taken down more than 3 million fake business profiles––and more than 90 percent of those business profiles were removed before a user could even see the profile.
Jun 24, 2019, 14:29 PM IST
Google Calendar suffers global outage
While Google Calendar suffered the outage, other Google services such as Gmail and Google Maps appeared to be unaffected except for Hangouts Meet that has been experiencing some difficulties, the report said.
Jun 19, 2019, 11:22 AM IST
Google Maps introduces live train status, live traffic update for bus travel in India
These features include Bus travel times from live traffic in 10 of the largest cities in India, live train status for Indian Railways trains, and mixed-mode commute suggestions that now combine auto-rickshaw and public transport.
Jun 05, 2019, 16:34 PM IST
Google pushes new privacy controls, introduces 'Incognito mode' for Maps
The search giant also published new privacy commitments for its hardware and launched its lowest-priced Pixel smartphone to date at the annual Google I/O developers` conference.
May 08, 2019, 06:44 AM IST
Google letting Android users create events on Maps
Google`s plans for a wider roll-out of the feature remain unknown.
Mar 26, 2019, 13:32 PM IST
Google Maps AR navigation feature testing begins for select users
The company showed this upcoming AR feature at its annual developer conference Google I/O in 2018.
Feb 11, 2019, 15:41 PM IST
Google Assistant rolled out to Google Maps for Android, iOS
You will just need to say “Hey Google, take me home,” to open Google Maps and get help from your Assistant on your journey.
Jan 09, 2019, 13:10 PM IST
NGT directs traffic police to regulate Delhi's traffic through Google maps
A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel said the roads should be made free of congestion to decrease air pollution in the national capital.
Jan 07, 2019, 17:09 PM IST
Google adds support for hashtags on Maps for Android devices
With this feature on Maps, users will also be able to add hashtags highlighting local attractions and accessibility features offered at the place, like a wheelchair ramp or an audio menu available.
Nov 28, 2018, 15:59 PM IST
'Thugs Of Hindostan' team collaborates with Google Maps
Beginning on Thursday, commuters will have the option to drive along with Firangi on their Android or IOS smartphones.
Nov 01, 2018, 11:28 AM IST
India-first 'two-wheeler mode' in Google Maps expands to Asia
To be first available for Android users, the motorcycle-specific navigation will help bikers find the most suitable routes in these countries.
Jul 20, 2018, 13:18 PM IST
