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This simple Google Maps setting could help improve your journeys forever

By Alex Blake Published

The map details feature in Google Maps has improved my travel for good. Here’s how to use it.

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Websites & Apps
Apple iPhone 17 Pro REVIEW
5 of the most important iPhone apps to install first

By James Rogerson Published

If you have an iPhone then these five apps are near-essential additions, that could make your life easier, drier, and more secure.

iPhone
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Polarsteps is the free app that tracks your travels — and it just made my New Year’s resolutions list

By Jamie Richards Published

Polarsteps is a completely free app that allows you to track and share your travels and journeys, and it even offers a Spotify Wrapped-style recap.

Phones
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How Gemini in Google Maps makes travel more flexible

By Eric Hal Schwartz Published

With Gemini now integrated into Google Maps, navigation becomes conversational and context-aware

Gemini
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Google Maps just got a big upgrade for your skiing trip – and it’s all thanks to a backlash from snowsports lovers

By Rowan Davies Published

Ski trails, lodge markers, and lifts have returned to Google Maps – and these are the resorts that are currently available to view.

Software
Google Maps insider tips
Give these 4 useful new features in Google Maps a try this holiday season

By David Nield Published

Google Maps has some presents for you this holiday season, to help you discover new places and avoid the crowds.

Websites & Apps
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Google Maps is getting a big Gemini upgrade for drivers – here are 4 new features coming soon

By Mark Wilson Published

Google has announced several new Gemini-powered features that are coming to the Google Maps app – here's what they do and when they roll out.

AI Platforms & Assistants
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Always stuck in the wrong lane? Google Maps is rolling out AI-powered live lane guidance, for a select few

By David Nield Published

Google is rolling out AI-powered live lane guidance to make sure you don't veer off on the wrong road.

Car Infotainment
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AI is changing how we view the world in these 6 ways

By Graham Barlow Published

Sponsored by Samsung

Wearable headsets are more than just smart lenses, especially when you add AI, which can tell you what you're seeing, what it means, and maybe take action or get valuable feedback.

AI Platforms & Assistants
Google Maps on Android Auto
Google Maps adds a useful tweak for its Android Auto interface – and may soon help you save your phone battery while navigating

By David Nield Published

Google appears to be testing a more centered map in Android Auto, with a power-saving mode on the way too.

Android
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