Google Maps is getting a brand new user interface, across both Android and iOS. The leaked screenshots were pretty spot on, with the simple UI. There is a single search bar floating above, with new UI elements popping up when necessary. When searching for something, a small card pops up at the bottom. When you pull it up, all the information shows up…. Read more
With rumors that Google was set to give Google Maps a facelift, it comes as little surprise as a new version leaks in greater detail this morning. The folks at Droid-Life managed to capture some shots of a sign-up page that is expected to go live sometime after this mornings Google I/O keynote. The first highlight of the sign-up page indicates Google… Read more
If you think that the interface for Google Maps has gotten a bit stale, we may have some good news for you. Google Maps works, and often very well, but this facelift would be awesome. These screenshots were leaked and are claiming to be the new Google Maps under development. This user interface does away with the standard omnipresent UI elements,… Read more
More than two years ago, a tsunami hit Japan, devastating many cities. The worst of the damage was the nuclear power plant, which was destroyed in the disaster. For the 21,000 residents of Namie-machi, this meant that they had to evacuate their homes. Years later, they can not return due to the nuclear hazard still lingering over the land. Many want to… Read more
While many cities have had live transit information for their public transport systems, New York City strangely has not. Live transit information shows departure times for buses and subways, allowing you to better plan your route. This is awesome information, and starting today, New York City and Salt Lake City are getting all of it in Google Maps, so… Read more
The photo above is from TomTom GPS, and the feature is called lane guidance. It’s built into most standalone GPS units, telling you what lane to be in for far easier driving. It’s something Google Maps is missing, and while it’s not a feature we can’t live without, it’s an amazing tool we wish we had. Fortunately, it seems that Google may be hard at… Read more
View Larger Map If you’ve ever wanted to walk through the Colts’ home stadium, the Lucas Oil Stadium, you can do so anytime you want from the comfort of your own home. Google has mapped the entire stadium side with their Google Street View technology. You can walk around the field, through the locker rooms, across every level, and even the suites…. Read more
If you’ve been looking for a Nexus 4 in a retail location, and for some (probably valid!) reason won’t buy it from the Play Store for the cheaper price, Google has you covered. They released a tool using the Google Maps API to show you the closest Nexus 4 retailers to your address. Right now, it’s only showing T-Mobile stores. Keep in mind that… Read more
Frequent skiers are in for a treat: Google Maps now has maps for 38 most popular ski runs in the US, complete with all the different runs and lifts. To access these maps, you simply open your Google Maps app on your Android or iOS device. They’re already there, no app update required. This will be useful for those who don’t have a map on hand or want to… Read more
Google never keeps its apps exclusive to the Android platform. Google is first and foremost a provider of services, such as email, search, maps, and many more. They will expand those services to any platform that has enough users. This is why iOS has Gmail, YouTube, Maps, and Voice Search apps straight from Google: It benefits everyone. However, there… Read more
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