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Google Maps With AR Rolls Out to Some Testers
By Nathaniel Mott published
Google is rolling out the augmented reality feature in Google Maps that it teased in May 2018--but only to the service's most devoted "Local Guides."
Google Opens Up About Location Data Collection
By Andrew E. Freedman published
Google is trying to clarify its collection of location data following a report from the Associated Press.
Google I/O 2018: What's New with Google Assistant, Android P, Maps and More
By Mark Spoonauer published
At Google I/O 2018, Google Assistant stole the show with a scary-real demo of it carrying on conversations for users. And there's a whole new UI for Android P.
Google Increases Offline Functionality For Maps; Now Rolling Out On Android
By Rexly Peñaflorida published
Google's new offline features for its Maps app rolls out today for Android, with an iOS update in the future. The new features include the ability to download large sections for use.
Report: Nokia To Sell HERE Maps, Apple May Be Favorite Bidder
By Lucian Armasu published
Bloomberg reported that Nokia is auctioning off its HERE Maps division and is expecting to receive at least $3.2 billion for it. The main bidding candidates seem to be Apple, Amazon and Alibaba.
Canals of Venice Come to Street View
By Daniel Starkey published
Street View is one of the less useful products to come out of Google, but it's also home to a fascinating new form of people watching and exploration.
Google Maps Gets 360 View of London's River Thames
By Jane McEntegart published
Now you can float down London's Thames river without actually leaving the house.
Harry Potter's UK Diagon Alley Now On Google Street View
By Jane McEntegart published
Harry Potter fans, rejoice!
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