On sensing a wrong route, the feature would not re-route the driver, but send alerts on the users’ phones.
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Google probing Gmail, Maps global outages
San Francisco: Several Google users on Wednesday reported problems with accessing Gmail and other services in large parts of the world. The company said it was investigating the problem. Many users in Australia, the US, Europe and Asia reported outages with Gmail, Google Maps and Google Drive, The Guardian reported.[Read More…]
‘Speed Limit’ feature on Google Maps expanding in US
San Francisco, The “speed limit” feature on Google Maps that has been confined to only some parts of the US, seems to have expanded to new areas, a media report said. “One tipster from New York City, another from Los Angeles and yet another from Minnesota all tipped us about[Read More…]
Kerala: Following Google map driver ends up in 30-ft deep trench; passengers survive miraculously
Ernakulam: Following the routes on Google Maps, three passengers traveling in a car to Munnar via Palamattam-Avolichal road fell into a 30-feet deep trench and survived miraculously. The incident took place on Thursday night when Gokuldas (23), Isahakh (29) and Mustafa (36) of Thrissur Wadakkancherry natives were traveling in the[Read More…]
‘Mandir yahi banega’ marker showed for Ayodhya site on Google Maps?
Google Maps users recently found a controversial marker with the Hindi phrase “Mandir yahi banega” appear on the satellite version of the Map of Ayodhya. The marker was placed near the disputed site of Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid in Ayodhya. The hindi phrase “Mandir yahi banega” is the clarion call used by several right-wing[Read More…]
Google Maps introduces ‘wheelchair accessible’ routes
San Francisco: To make public transit work for the differently abled, Google on Friday introduced “wheelchair accessible” routes in Maps at major metropolitan transit centres around the world. The feature is rolling out in London, New York, Tokyo, Mexico City, Boston and Sydney. In city centres, buses and trains, often[Read More…]
Google Maps to alert you when to get off the bus
Google Maps is adding a helpful new feature for commuters who tend to lose track of time during bus or train ride. It will now send a push notification when the user is approaching their destination. “It’s much easier for mass transit travellers to doze off or get distracted and[Read More…]
Google Maps introduces two-wheeler mode in India
To help bikers find the most suitable route in India, Google on Tuesday incorporated navigation routes for two-wheelers with Voice Assistant capabilities in its Maps feature. The new travel mode in Google Maps in India is seen alongside Drive, Train or Bus and Walk alternatives. “The India-first feature is the[Read More…]
Google Maps now helps you find your parked car!
Now Google will not only help you to get where you’re going, but it’ll also assist you to remember where you parked once you’ve arrived. Google Maps has introduced a new feature that will help you remember where you parked your car in case you happen to forget. The new[Read More…]