Google Maps road symbols provide critical information about the type of road, traffic conditions, and other geographical details that can help users navigate more effectively. Let’s have a look at the most important symbols and their meanings. Bus Icon A bus icon along your route shows that there’s a bus station. It resembles a white […]
Google Maps needs location access to work properly. This helps it give you up-to-date directions, traffic news, and info about places nearby. If it’s not enabled, you’ll get an error message. Here’s how to fix it! Enable Location Permissions for Google Maps I’ll use Windows 10 for this example: Allow Location Access While Using the […]
Want to know how to find a local guide on Google Maps? These guides share useful information like reviews, tips, and pictures. Today, I’ll show you how to find one easily. Let’s get into it! How To Find a Local Guide on Google Maps Simply follow these instructions: That’s it! Now you know how to […]
Printing large Google Maps is useful for different purposes, from urban planning and landscape design to educational uses and personal navigation aids. However, due to the detail and scale involved, it’s not as simple as just hitting the print button on your browser. Luckily, this article will guide you through the steps. Let’s begin! Step-by-Step […]
Are Google Maps alternate routes now showing up properly? By default, it always suggests the fastest route that’s recommended for use but if you need alternate ones, read on. First, try these quick fixes in case it’s just a temporary glitch: If these didn’t help, continue reading! Check Your Route Options Google Maps lets you […]
If Google Maps location sharing shows as offline, don’t worry. This issue can arise due to various settings on your or the sharer’s device that may restrict the proper functioning of location services. Here’s how to troubleshoot and resolve this problem! 1. Disable and Re-enable Location Sharing Refreshing the location-sharing feature can often resolve temporary […]
Is Google Maps drag to change route not working? This can be a real pain, especially when you’re trying to tailor your journey to avoid traffic, take scenic routes, or simply explore different paths. Luckily, you can fix the issue, so you’re not stuck following a route that doesn’t suit your needs. Here’s how! If […]
Google's update will show bus and train times when you search for flights, with ticket prices and links that let you quickly book a seat.
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denounced a reported move by US to issue sanctions against the Netzah Yehuda battalion of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
Google has announced a number of new travel features with Google Maps and Travel around driving alternatives, trains and buses, travel impact mode and then some new EV driving direction features. Google says these features are to give you more "sustainable choices."Here are summaries of these announcements:Google Maps / Travel(1) Driving alternatives in Google Maps: Google driving directions will soon show public transit or a walking suggestion next to driving routes. This only happens if...
The maps allegedly showed a major difference between the US and the European railroad systems.
On Thursday, 63 Japanese doctors filed a lawsuit against Google in the Tokyo District Court, seeking ¥1.45 million (roughly £7,543) in compensation for alleged harm to their businesses caused by one-sided and hateful reviews on Google Maps.The plaintiffs' lawyers argue this is the first lawsuit in Japan, possibly even the world, to target the platform itself rather than the individual reviewers.Yuichi Nakazawa, a lawyer for the doctors, emphasised in a news conference that the lawsuit...