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Google Maps for Android to get offline search & navigation support

Advertisements As we all know that data connectivity on-the-go is a big problem and while Google Maps still manages to provide seamless experience with minor data interruptions, it is of little use in areas with no data coverage. To help you with this, Google has announced that it is expanding the offline maps support to […]

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App Briefs: Nokia Z Launcher expansion and updates for Google Maps, Motorola Camera

Advertisements Nokia Z Launcher now available in four new markets Nokia Technologies has announced that its Z Launcher is now available in Australia, Canada, South Africa and New Zealand via Google Play. The Android users in these markets can now download this launcher for free. Originally introduced last year, Nokia Z Launcher is a simple […]

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Google Maps adds Indian Railways schedules for public transit directions

Advertisements Google on Tuesday announced that it is adding Indian Railways schedules to Google Maps, which will be using the information to offer directions for inter-city public transit travel. In addition, the company has refreshed the metro and bus routes to better cater the intra-city commuters. “Google Transit is part of our effort to make […]

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App Briefs: Google acquires Timeful, Google Maps update & new Play store version

Advertisements Google grab Timeful to bolster Inbox by Gmail, Calendar & more Google on Monday announced that it has acquired Timeful Inc, which is known for the iOS app of the same name. Timeful for iOS is a smart calender and to-do list application, which uses machine learning and data analysis to help the consumers […]

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Android users can now view custom maps in Google Maps

Advertisements Google Keep updated with labels and recurring reminders Google has released updated versions of Google Maps and Keep applications in Play Store. Although these updates aren’t major, they do bring useful features to both the apps. Talking about the Google Maps update first, the application now allows you to view custom maps, which have […]

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Google Maps gets lane-guidance in 15 new European countries

Advertisements Google has announced that it has added navigation lane guidance support for 15 new markets. According to the search giant, the Maps for Android navigation users in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and Switzerland will now get lane suggestions within app. So, how does […]

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Uber integration in Google Maps goes live in India

Advertisements Uber app adds safety features Google has silently rolled-out Uber integration in its Maps app in the Indian market. The feature, which was originally unveiled in May 2014, went live in the country sometime last week and was confirmed by Uber Delhi on social media. So, from now on, whenever you will search for […]

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Google Maps app gets material design makeover & better Uber integration

Advertisements Google has announced that it has started rolling out the updated version of Maps Android app in Google Play. Like most Google app updates recently, the major change in the latest update for Maps Android app is the inclusion of material design. According to a post on Google Maps blog, Maps app now includes […]

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