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Google Hotels now lets you track prices, and I can't wait to use it for my next trip

By Jacob Krol Published

Booking a summer vacation just got easier

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Google Maps is getting two key upgrades, for easier route planning and quicker access to Gemini AI

By David Nield Published

Google Maps on Android can now bring up route information more quickly, and adds its own Gemini shortcut.

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iOS 18.4 will give your iPhone a much-needed maps upgrade – but only if you're in the EU

By Alex Blake Published

Apple will soon let you change your default map app in iOS 18.4, but US users will miss out – for now.

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Nightmare Google Maps glitch is deleting timelines, and there isn't a fix yet

By Hamish Hector Published

Is your Google Maps Timeline location history missing? You’re not alone.

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Android 16 brings a much-needed upgrade to Google Maps that iOS users already have

By Jamie Richards Published

Google Maps has become the first app to get live update support with the latest Android 16 beta, with the app now able to show directions and other information on your phone’s lock screen.

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Apple Maps could soon get one of Google Maps' worst features – and I may have to move elsewhere

By Alex Blake Published

Apple Maps might soon come with built-in ads, a move that could make it a whole lot worse.

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Google Maps is ramping up its Waze-like incident reports – and that could split opinion among users

By Darren Allan Published

More incident reports are coming to Google Maps, this time weather-based ones – but some might argue they’re more of a headache than a help.

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Google Maps and Apple Maps rename Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America, and I am so confused

By Lance Ulanoff Last updated

Not every map agrees what to call the Gulf of Mexico.

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Google Maps turns 20 – here are its most popular locations from the past two decades, plus Google’s favorite hidden tricks

By David Nield Published

Google Maps is marking two decades of helping people get from A to B with some highlights and tips.

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Google Maps could soon get its most useful Gemini AI upgrade so far to speed up your searches

By David Nield Published

Code hidden in the latest version of Google Maps for Android points to a closer integration with the Gemini assistant.

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