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Google launches 3D map of London

Google has added a 3D map of London to Google Maps... prepare to lose your afternoon to scrolling around. Remember when Google Earth launched and a handful of buildings would pop up in 3D? Astonishingly, Google has somehow now managed to render the entire city - or the central bit anyway - and it is now…

17 July 201418 July 2014 James O'Malley Google

Google bring Ingress augmented reality game to iPhone and iPad

Google has released a version of its augmented reality game, Ingress, on the iOS app store. That's right: Google make games too, apparently. Ingress is an augmented reality game where you must travel on foot around physical space in order to 'capture' different neighbourhoods and gather resources. The game takes places globally too - with…

15 July 2014 James O'Malley Gaming, Google

The mystery of the disappearing Tube roundels on Google Maps

(Pic by Naparazzi) If you’ve tried to get anywhere unfamiliar in London lately then you’ve probably noticed something strange. On Google Maps, the Tube’s famous ‘Roundel’ logo has mysteriously been replaced by a more European style “M” logo. Whilst this might make things more consistent with similar metro systems around the world, it’s certainly a…

10 July 201417 May 2019 James O'Malley Google

Google Maps massively improves UK public transport directions

Excellent news for British users of Google Maps (so, almost everyone then). The company have announced that they've improved public transport directions – now pulling in data of every train, bus, ferry and tram in the country. According to Pocket…

14 May 20147 November 2018 James O'Malley Google

Google Maps gets built in offline maps, taxi booking and more

Last night Google pushed out a major update to Google Maps – adding a bunch of useful new features including – at last – offline maps. Read on to see what else is new. So here's the new stuff: Offline…

7 May 2014 James O'Malley Google

Google to map UK canals for Street View: Rosie and Jim rejoice

The UK's canal system, the waterways of choice for riverboaters and creepy kids' TV puppet shows alike, are to be mapped for Google's Street View service. Initiated by the UK Canal and Rivers Trust, Google have offered up one of…

16 August 2013 Gerald Lynch Google, Tech Digest news

Apple Maps getting a boost with Locationary startup buyout

Apple's Maps app was one of the company's rare public failures, partially responsible for costing at least one Apple executive his job, and leading to a rare public apology from the Cupertino firm. CEO Tim Cook has already committed to…

19 July 2013 Gerald Lynch Apple, iPad apps, iPhone apps, Tech Digest news

Japan's Terra Motors to make map-making electric scooter with iPhone connection

In terms of maps and location services, we all have it pretty good, with the ability to find ourselves as long as there's a mobile signal. But less mapped areas such as South East Asia, don't have such easy access…

12 July 2013 NGLoBuglio Tech Digest news, Transport

Google Maps makeover on the cards, will offer fullscreen maps

Google are planning a significant re-design for the web version of their incredible Google Maps service. Google Operating System, a blog dedicated to all things Google, have uncovered evidence to suggest that Google will be doing away with Maps' current…

8 May 2013 Gerald Lynch Google

Google want to be iPhone default maps service again

Google's executive chairman Eric Schmidt has revealed that his company are still keen to have their Google Maps service reinstated as the default mapping application on Apple's iPhone. Speaking at an AllThingsD mobile conference on Tuesday, the Google top dog…

18 April 2013 Gerald Lynch Apple, Google, Tech Digest news

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Apple pulls data security tool from UK, AI-generated content targets German voters

Apple announces £600 iPhone 16e, Microsoft quantum chip breakthrough

EU accused of copyright loophole in AI Act, Smartphone ‘dark mode’ drains batteries faster

Conversational AI set to hit $23 billion, driven by Agentic AI

Deepseek accused of sharing data with TikTok, ChatGPT to engage on ‘controversial

E-scooter boom blamed for soaring number of uninsured young riders

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