• How Much Data Does Google Maps Use?

    How much data does Google Maps use? About 5 MB per hour on average. Below, I’ll show you how much data Google Maps typically uses and give you tips to manage data usage effectively. How Much Data Does Google Maps Use? A rough estimate is that Google Maps consumes approximately 5 MB of data per […]

  • Google’s phone app no longer searches Google Maps

    Google's search-infused phone app was touted as a major feature a few years ago.

  • Google Maps Bug Places Business With Different Addresses In Same Map Pin

    Joy Hawkins shared a very unusual bug with Google Maps where it places businesses with different addresses in the same location in the same map pin area. It just drops these map pins in one address when they are not located by that map pin.Joy Hawkins posted on X calling this a "new spamming technique." She added in the Local Search Forums, "I've seen this several times in the last few weeks." "People are noticing that several businesses with completely different addresses are all now showing up...

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    Google Gemini can now auto-start Google Maps navigation on your phone

    Google has added a bunch of new features to the Gemini AI assistant. The generative AI chatbot can start navigation in Google Maps automatically when you issue a command asking for directions.

  • How to use WhatsApp on an iPad

    WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps in the world, and yet it's not possible to use the WhatsApp app on Apple's iPad. Fortunately, there's a clever way around this. While it's not possible to use the WhatsApp app on your iPad tablet, you are able to use the WhatsApp Web service on a web browser instead. WhatsApp Web launched back in 2015, granting access to the messaging service to iPad users. There are sadly a few restrictions to this compared to using the official app,...

  • Google Is About to Force You to Use Generative Search

    AI-generated summaries and roundups will appear at the top of your Google search results, whether you want them to or not.

  • How to use Google Gemini on Your Android Phone

    In this guide, we will show you how to use Google Gemini on your Android Phone. In an era where digital assistants are becoming more integral to our daily lives, Google introduces Gemini, a cutting-edge conversational AI model designed to enhance how you interact with your Android device. Far surpassing the capabilities of the traditional […]

  • How to Use Google Gemini to Boost Your Productivity

    In this guide we show you how you can use AI tools like Google Gemini to boost your productivity. In the digital age, where time is as valuable as any currency, leveraging the right tools to streamline your workflow is essential. Enter Google Gemini, the latest addition to the suite of productivity tools within the […]

  • How to Use Google Gemini Advanced in Workspaces

    In the ever-evolving landscape of digital productivity tools, Google has once again raised the bar with the introduction of Google Gemini Advanced. This cutting-edge tool, seamlessly integrated into all Google Workspaces, is designed to revolutionize how you interact with familiar applications like Docs, Sheets, and Drive, making your work more efficient and your creativity boundless. […]

  • How to Use Google Gemini as a Learning Tool

    In this guide, we look at how you can use AI tools like Google Gemini as a learning tool. Have you ever found yourself yearning for a personal mentor, someone who possesses the wisdom and patience to elucidate intricate ideas, assist diligently with your research endeavors, and kindle the flames of your imagination? Picture in […]

  • How to Draft Emails in Gmail With Google Gemini

    In this guide, we look at how you can draft emails in Gmail with the help of Google Gemini. Are you looking to streamline your email management process while elevating the quality of your communications? Google Gemini, a cutting-edge AI tool integrated within Gmail, is designed to revolutionize the way you compose emails. This innovative […]

  • New Google Shopping & Maps Search Features

    Google announced a number of new(ish) shopping and maps/local features yesterday, a lot of them using AI features that Google likes to tout. There are glanceable AI-generated reviews, swipe left/right shopping, AI-generated product ideas, local trip ideas, recommendation lists for locations, and more.The truth is, most of these we covered as tests in the past, and now they are life - so you probably saw most of these. So I will recap them quickly.(1) Glanceable place highlights by Google's AI,...