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Google Maps Went Down Today and the World Seemed Lost
Google Maps Went Down Today and the World Seemed Lost

18 Mar 2022, 22:22 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Both the desktop version and the mobile application were unable to load any maps due to a reason that hasn’t yet been revealed by Google

 
Restoring Google Maps on Android Auto Is Ridiculously Easy, Internet Stranger Claims
Restoring Google Maps on Android Auto Is Ridiculously Easy, Internet Stranger Claims

16 Mar 2022, 23:01 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Maps no longer shows up on Android Auto for some users, but someone says they’ve come across a really simple solution

 
Mysterious Google Maps Update Causes New Trouble on Android Auto
Mysterious Google Maps Update Causes New Trouble on Android Auto

15 Mar 2022, 23:44 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Maps on Android Auto sometimes switches to a basic map view that doesn’t provide users with the full navigation interface

 
Apple Brings Its Best Navigation Feature to More Users, CarPlay Included
Apple Brings Its Best Navigation Feature to More Users, CarPlay Included

15 Mar 2022, 22:21 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The 3D navigation feature bundled with Apple Maps could soon launch in Germany as well, as the local testing has recently started

 
One More Fully Featured Google Maps Alternative Is Launching on Android Auto
One More Fully Featured Google Maps Alternative Is Launching on Android Auto

12 Mar 2022, 19:37 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / HERE WeGo is the latest big name that is being updated with support for Android Auto; a beta build is available for testing right now

 
Google Maps Rival Announces Massive Update for CarPlay Users
Google Maps Rival Announces Massive Update for CarPlay Users

9 Mar 2022, 22:24 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Sygic GPS Navigation & Maps has received a massive update that comes with a lot of goodies for users running it on CarPlay

 
Google Maps and Waze Have One Major Flaw, Apps Must Offer Safer Routes
Google Maps and Waze Have One Major Flaw, Apps Must Offer Safer Routes

6 Mar 2022, 10:24 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Study shows that navigation apps, be they Google Maps, Waze, or Apple Maps, try to point users to the fastest route to their destinations

 
How an Essential Google Maps Feature Stopped Working After a Major Android Update
How an Essential Google Maps Feature Stopped Working After a Major Android Update

5 Mar 2022, 11:59 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The active navigation no longer provides any audio guidance when users are on a phone call; the one to blame is apparently Android 12

 
Google Maps and Waze Hit by Another Widespread Annoyance on CarPlay
Google Maps and Waze Hit by Another Widespread Annoyance on CarPlay

3 Mar 2022, 23:20 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The two navigation apps no longer show the map on the CarPlay dashboard after the iPhone is connected to the car's head unit

 
Google Maps Rival Disables Live Traffic, Recommends Offline Maps in Ukraine
Google Maps Rival Disables Live Traffic, Recommends Offline Maps in Ukraine

2 Mar 2022, 23:19 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Sygic has recently announced that it decided to disable live traffic information in its navigation software for users in Ukraine

 
Waze Helps the U.S. Police Deal With Traffic Problems Caused by Heavy Construction
Waze Helps the U.S. Police Deal With Traffic Problems Caused by Heavy Construction

1 Mar 2022, 22:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Authorities in Sandy Springs have recently partnered with Waze specifically to provide drivers with up-to-date information on traffic restrictions

 
Google Maps Disappears From Android Auto, Here’s a Fix If You Don’t Want to Use Waze
Google Maps Disappears From Android Auto, Here’s a Fix If You Don’t Want to Use Waze

1 Mar 2022, 22:21 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / After the update to Android 12, Google Maps is no longer available for some users, with Google currently running an investigation

 
Why This Important Google Maps Feature Is Disabled for Now in Ukraine
Why This Important Google Maps Feature Is Disabled for Now in Ukraine

28 Feb 2022, 18:12 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Technology is having its say in the armed conflict between the two European countries. Google has taken an extra step towards helping Ukrainians

 
Waze on Android Auto and CarPlay: 5 Big Features All Users Need Right Now
Waze on Android Auto and CarPlay: 5 Big Features All Users Need Right Now

26 Feb 2022, 08:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Google-owned app is getting improvements at a really slow pace, and many of the highly requested features are still nowhere to be seen

 
Workaround Fixes Google Maps’ Broken Navigation Guidance, You Won't Like It
Workaround Fixes Google Maps’ Broken Navigation Guidance, You Won't Like It

25 Feb 2022, 22:46 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Someone has found a way to fix the bug causing the navigation guidance on Google Maps to always be sent to Bluetooth speakers

 
Google Maps for iPhone and CarPlay Receives Another Mysterious Update
Google Maps for iPhone and CarPlay Receives Another Mysterious Update

23 Feb 2022, 22:20 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google seems to be hard at work on polishing the experience with Google Maps on iOS after the release of the latest operating system updates

 
Google Maps Shows Apple How It’s Done, Major Update Launches for More Users
Google Maps Shows Apple How It’s Done, Major Update Launches for More Users

21 Feb 2022, 22:20 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The updated maps are now live for one more European city, as Google continues the rollout of the large Google Maps refresh introduced last year

 
Google Maps Looks Ready for the Future, Yet Waze Feels Trapped in the Past
Google Maps Looks Ready for the Future, Yet Waze Feels Trapped in the Past

19 Feb 2022, 15:17 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google seems to be much more committed to preparing Google Maps for the future with next-generation capabilities, Waze barely getting any improvements

 
Google Maps Sending Trucks on Narrow Residential Road Because No Navigation App Is Perfect
Google Maps Sending Trucks on Narrow Residential Road Because No Navigation App Is Perfect

17 Feb 2022, 23:43 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google’s mobile navigation app is being blamed for sending large vehicles on narrow residential streets due to a map error