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Apple appeared to have changed the way it displays locations in Crimea in its software.

Apple 'taking a deeper look' at map policies after calling Crimea part of Russia

Russia and Ukraine have both been highly sensitive to the way global companies identify Crimea.

30 Nov 2019 8:47 AM

The rollout is available for both iOS and Android users. (Photo: ANI)

Google Maps rolls out tool to check speed limits in more than 40 countries

Android users will be able to additionally report mobile speed cameras and stationary cameras.

31 May 2019 10:26 AM

These maps provide an insight into where people live, how they are moving, and whether they have connectivity.

Facebook shares new disease prevention maps to tackle health emergencies

The three maps include population density maps with demographic estimates, movement maps, and network coverage maps.

21 May 2019 3:32 PM

that LBS in the past had also sued other technological companies such as Waze, Nokia, Foursquare and others.

Apple sued for Apple Maps

LBS had acquired a patent for the sole reason for suing Apple.

16 Apr 2019 6:01 PM

Last year, Vestager slapped a record 4.34 billion euro ($4.91 billion) fine on Google for using its popular Android mobile operating system to block rivals.

Google faces third EU antitrust fine next week: source

Online mapping services and others could also soon be in the spotlight.

16 Mar 2019 10:05 AM

Digital maps are a modern uber-convenience, capable of pinpointing nearby landmarks, shops and restaurants, highlighting traffic jams and navigating you to destinations across the country.

Why you can’t always trust your map app

Today’s maps are not always as dependable as they appear.

29 Sep 2018 9:59 AM

A virtual world built with Google Maps while saving dinosaurs from extinction.

Did you see it? Google maps has dinosaurs roaming on it

Tiny dinosaurs are seen roaming around the urban streets on the Maps.

23 Jun 2018 9:32 AM

The icons are minimalist in nature and look pretty fun on the navigation screen.

Maps gets new vehicles to show navigation

Maps for iOS now allows users to change the classic arrow into different types of vehicles.

22 May 2018 1:21 PM

From a new smarter version of Android to intelligent home appliances to AI-assisted Maps, Google is set to take you on a roller coaster ride for the coming year.

Google I/O 2018 Day 1 roundup: AI to go deeper in to your lives this year

Google will focus on using AI to enhance visual search and user experience on Android smartphones.

09 May 2018 3:37 PM

AI system can create road maps from aerial images

Scientists have developed an AI system that can automatically trace out roads from aerial images of a city.

18 Apr 2018 4:39 PM

According to the police the owner of the photocopy shop is being interrogated. (Photo: Pixabay | representational)

UP: Bunch of maps related to Army found in photocopy shop

Bareilly SSP Jogendra Kumar said the matter pertained to Army Intelligence, and had not shared any information with the police so far.

21 Jan 2018 12:24 PM

Google Maps offers satellite imagery, street maps, 360° panoramic views of streets (Street View), real-time traffic conditions (Google Traffic), and route planning for traveling by foot, car, bicycle (in beta), or public transportation.

Google Maps will soon remind you to wake up and get off the bus

The app will soon guide the user through every step during a public transport ride, including to tell you when it’s time to get off.

10 Dec 2017 12:46 PM

With these updates Google has updated the majority of its core apps for the iPhone X, save for Gmail.

Google Maps and Google Home Updated for iPhone X

You won’t see the black bars and cropped screens anymore with these apps on your shiny new iPhone X.

02 Dec 2017 4:20 PM

the data collected by Google is encrypted but it can easily be manipulated if exposed to any third party malware, which puts Android users at great risk.

Google's tracking your location even if you dont want it to: report

The data is being collected since early 2017 after a change to the Firebase Cloud Messaging service.

22 Nov 2017 8:39 PM

Going to a restaurant? Ask Google before you leave.

Search giant integrates nearly a million restaurants worldwide; updates their wait times on Search and Maps.

08 Nov 2017 1:18 PM

You could be using most of them on your smartphone, some of them being an inseparable part of your life.

Watch out for these battery draining apps on your smartphone

If you use anyone of these, your phone’s battery life takes a major hit.

13 May 2017 3:43 PM

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