Google Maps has many useful features to help you make the most of route planning, trip options, and privacy features.

Now, it's up to you to choose what you want Google to blur. Using your mouse, adjust the view of the image so that your home ...

The redesigned Google Maps settings bring a cleaner, more organised layout, with all options grouped into seven high-level ...

A clear comparison of Google Maps and Apple Maps in 2025, focusing on privacy, features, ecosystem integration, and AI-powered navigation.

Of all the first-party apps, Google Maps probably offered the worst settings experience, but a redesign is finally cleaning things up.

For someone who finds the gestures too complicated for something as simple as zooming, an option in the Google Maps settings ...

Google Maps has long served as the go-to navigation tool for millions of phones, tablets, cars, and smart wearables. While everyone is probably familiar with using Google Maps to get from point A to ...

Winter is here, which means skiers and snowboarders are preparing to get back on the slopes as soon as possible, ensuring their gear is in order and the logistics are handled. If you're among that ...

Your Google Maps timeline shows all the countries, cities, and attractions you've visited. You can see your timeline in the Google Maps mobile app and on the website ...

You can find your elevation on Google Maps by turning on the "Terrain" function. By default, Google Maps only shows elevation in mountainous areas — it doesn't report elevation everywhere. For more ...

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