Tag: Google Maps
Google Maps can now direct you indoors too
Google have updated their Maps app to provide directions around the inside of 40 locations in the UK. Working with a number of partners, Google now provides mapping data for select shopping centres, airports and landmarks around the UK, including…
Foursquare ditch Google Maps, check in with OpenStreetMap
Foursquare have dropped Google Maps support from their social location network in favour of using OpenStreetMap, stating that the open-source mapping service is a "better-fit" for their network. "Starting today, we're embracing the OpenStreetMap movement, so all the maps…
PlayStation Vita gets maps, video recording and Mac compatibility
It may not even be out in the UK until February 22nd, but the PS Vita will be getting a firmware update as soon as the 8th of February, which will see video recording and map browsing added to the…
Google Maps now offers UK train journey info
Google Maps have joined forces with thetrainline to offer nationwide UK train travel information as part of their journey planning service. As well as getting London Underground info and car and pedestrian direction, Google Maps users will now be able…
Pixellated Morrissey found hiding in Google Earth
Panic on the streets of cyberspace today, as eagle-eyed fans of The Smiths have found a tiny digital version of quiffed crooner Morrissey hanging around on Google Earth. Head on over to Google Maps and hit the 3D Google Earth…
Google Maps to begin charging heavy users
Google Maps is currently free, and, for the vast majority of us will always stay that way. However, Google have today announced that heavy users of their mapping service will face a premium charge in the near future. So what…
UK Riot Map: Verified hotspots for violence and looting revealed
With violence and looting breaking out sporadically across the UK last night during prolonged bouts of rioting, it was at times incredibly difficult to keep track of which areas had been targeted and how badly they had suffered, if…
Google Maps helps London tourists understand that the Tube map is not geographically accurate
Google Maps will now offer live transport updates for London travellers, helping them make better transport choices in our fair capital. In addition to directing people to the nearest Tube stop using GPS, Google Maps will also help people…
APP OF THE DAY: Google Maps 5.3 (Android)
I'm sure you're all familiar with Google Maps by now, the desktop and mobile app that lets you plan journeys and check out maps of almost every location the world has to offer. Though it's been knocking around for…
Google Wants You To Stay Warm This Winter
Google Maps has recently added a new feature allowing users to search transit directions by types of transit and time spent outside. At this time of year this new feature is perfect for avoiding the cold winter weather. After…
