Google Beefs Up Maps as Apple Breakup Nears
Google's Mapping team goes offline with mobile Google Maps, shows off backpack-sized Street View contraptions, and wows with new 3D fly-over technology. full story
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New-Look Google Maps Leaked?
A new-look Google Maps may have just been leaked. The search giant's mapping service is widely regarded as one of the most usable and complete on the web. But with renewed competition from Microsoft, Nokia and even Apple's improving iOS Maps app, it's clearly looking to innovate again. Two screen shots from a blog called Google Operating System (not an official site) show an...
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Contact search highlights Google Maps for iPhone update
Mapping is still a contentious issue for many iOS users, and Google looks to be taking advantage of that chink in Apple’s armor to improve its own offering. A new update to the free Google Maps for iPhone, released on Tuesday, adds a couple of new capabilities, whittling away at iOS 6’s last remaining competitive advantages. When I reviewed Google Maps in December, I...
macworld.com (2 months and 18 days ago)
New Google Maps leaks again: Learning maps and more
A new glimpse at the updated Google Maps, expected to be revealed at Google I/O this week, has been leaked ahead of schedule, with a hastily-pulled sign-up page for the location service spilling a batch of new screenshots. Signs of a new version of Google Maps, with refreshed graphics and new functionality, emerged earlier this ...
slashgear.com (6 days ago)
Apple Maps: Turning a Corner
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Apple suffered a serious public relations hit when its Apple Maps product was unveiled to the world. Its latest purchase may be about changing that perception, even if it comes six months later. Over the weekend, Apple acquired WiFiSLAM, a indoor-GPS company. According to The Wall Street Journal, Apple paid around $20 million for the company, but the...
thestreet.com (1 month and 25 days ago)
The New Google Maps hands-on with personalized results
This week Google I/O 2013‘s single keynote session focused not just on Chrome and Android, but on Google Maps as well. In an update that Google simply calls “The new Google Maps” and won’t be available to all users until later this year. Developers attending Google I/O 2013 as well as those that get early ...
slashgear.com (6 days ago)
New Google Maps Is Officially Coming, And It Looks Awesome
In the race to keep Google Maps ahead of the pack, Google has packed its popular navigation app with 3D tours, preference learning and other features that keep it one step ahead of competitors like Apple Maps and Yahoo Maps. The company announced the updates to Google Maps during the keynote speech at Google's annual I/O conference in San Francisco on Wednesday. Perhaps most...
huffingtonpost.com (6 days ago)
Someday You May Be Able To Find Flights Right On Google Maps
Last week, we got a little peak at some rumored Google Maps updates, and were struck with how much the new Google Maps reminded us of Apple Maps. This week, more screenshots have been leaked, and we have to say: the new Google Maps looks pretty awesome. Droid Life discovered that the sign-up page for the new Google Maps went live for a short period of time on Tuesday, and...
huffingtonpost.com (6 days ago)
Apple Takes On Google Maps With WiFiSLAM Acquisition
Apple has confirmed the $20 million purchase of two-year-old Silicon Valley start-up WiFiSLAM, which will presumably help bolster Apple's location-based services, including its Maps, Find My Friends and Find My iPhone applications.
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Google Maps future explored: the map is now the user interface
A futuristic vision of Google Maps has been shown by the company this week at Google I/O 2013, the event set for developers but aimed at the public. Google spoke up about “The New Google Maps”, as they called it, complete with expansions built around the user – each individual, that is. Exploring will be ...
slashgear.com (6 days ago)
Remains of the Day: Now means now
Apple Maps is flying high (in some locations), Tim Cook gets duty in front of the jury, and Google Now may be available for iOS … well, not now. But soon? The remainders for Wednesday, March 13, 2013 are in a hurry. Apple’s Maps being updated often and significantly (The Loop) Apple hasn’t given up on its Maps. The company’s been rolling out improvements to a number of...
macworld.com (2 months and 9 days ago)
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