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Offline Maps – how to save areas with Google MapsOffline MapsHow to save areas with Google Maps

Jon Mundy
January 22, 2023
Tips & Tricks
While Apple has invested billions of dollars into its own Maps app in recent years, there's only one...
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Google Maps tricks – 5 useful tips for better navigationGoogle Maps tricks5 useful tips for better navigation

Joe White
November 19, 2021
Tips & Tricks
Google Maps is a great app. These hidden features make it even better. ...
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Plan a perfect trip – using the revamped Google MapsPlan a perfect tripUsing the revamped Google Maps

Joe White
February 29, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Planning a vacation has never been easier thanks to the revamped Google Maps app. ...
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Google Maps turns 15 – big update for popular mapping appGoogle Maps turns 15Big update for popular mapping app

Tom Rolfe
February 7, 2020
News
Google has just released a sizable update to its best-in-class Maps app as it celebrates fifteen years since...
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AR Directions – Google Maps’ most futuristic featureAR DirectionsGoogle Maps' most futuristic feature

Joe White
February 4, 2020
Tips & Tricks
Have you tried AR mode in Google Maps yet? ...
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Offline maps – navigate without an internet connectionOffline mapsNavigate without a data connection

Tom Rolfe
January 28, 2020
Tips & Tricks
It's super handy to use your iPhone to navigate while visiting a new place – but most mapping...
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Google Maps: why you should switch maps appsGoogle MapsWhy you should switch Maps apps

Jon Mundy
August 10, 2018
Features
Maps is one of the most commonly replaced Apple apps on iOS. It's not that Apple Maps is...
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Guide: how to use Google Maps’ latest “Timeline” featureYour TimelineGuide to Google Maps' new feature

Kenny Hemphill
May 29, 2017
Tips & Tricks
The Timeline feature in Google Maps allows you to keep track of the places you’ve been and the...
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New Google Maps ‘Timeline’ feature knows everywhere you’ve beenGoogle Maps 'Timeline'New feature knows everywhere you've been

Tom Rolfe
April 19, 2017
News
The latest update to Google Maps brings iOS users a feature that's been on Android for a little...
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Quick tip: Get estimated time to work and back home with Google Maps Quick ActionsHow long to work and back?New Google Maps Quick Actions prove even more useful

Andy Price
December 13, 2016
Tips & Tricks
Google Maps has been around for years and is at the top of its game when it comes...
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Road trips just got easier to plan with Google Maps’ latest updateGoogle MapsMulti-stop directions added

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2016
News
Google has brought its popular multi-stop feature over to iOS with the latest update to its Maps app. The...
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Apple preparing to add ‘Street View’ to Maps in iOS 10?Apple Maps'Street View' coming in iOS 10?

Tom Rolfe
February 15, 2016
News
Apple looks to be adding a long-awaited feature to its Maps app soon, with a fleet of camera-equipped...
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Apple Maps now has three times as many users as Google Maps on the iPhoneApple MapsNow has 3x as many users as Google Maps

Andy Price
December 8, 2015
News
The true extent of Apple Maps' reach has been revealed – it's now used three times more often...
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Google Maps to add mid-journey spoken traffic alertsSpoken traffic alertsGoogle Maps for iOS updated

Tom Rolfe
November 5, 2015
News
Google Maps for iOS has just been updated with a new feature that adds support for spoken traffic...
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Google Maps for iOS updates, adds more route options inc. UberGoogle Maps updateMore route options added

Andy Price
July 8, 2015
News
Google has updated its highly popular Maps app, adding more route options, real-time information, and even information for...
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Eight reasons why you should install Google Maps on your iPhoneGoogle Maps8 reasons to install on iOS

Craig Grannell
March 18, 2015
Tips & Tricks
Apple’s Maps is already on your iPhone, so why bother with Google Maps? Well, because it can do...
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Mapping war heats up with Apple’s real-time mapsMaps goes real-timeNew features appear

Andy Price
February 26, 2015
News
Though Apple's Maps app had a well-publisized rocky start, it's continuing to ramp up its efforts to win...
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Save maps with Google Maps

Save maps for offline use in the Google Maps appSave maps for offline useGoogle maps new feature

Mark Errett
May 20, 2014
Tips & Tricks
Google have updated their iOS Maps app with the ability to save maps for offline use...
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Google Maps version 3.0 released on iOSGoogle Maps 3.0New iOS version!

Andy Price
May 7, 2014
News
A new version of Google Maps has appeared on the app store - the full point release, 3.0...
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Google apps

Google plays Big Brother in latest privacy changes for iOS appsiOS Privacy ChangesGoogle plays Big Brother

Mark Errett
April 9, 2014
News
If you’re a heavy user of the Google's iOS apps, you may want to pay attention to the...
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