Maps shape our understanding of the world – and in an increasingly interconnected and global economy, this geographic knowledge is more important than ever. The funny thing is, almost everyone actually has a skewed perception of the true size of […]
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Google Removes Save Your Parking Feature From Maps For Reasons Unknown
Last week, we reported that Google was adding a Save Your Parking feature to Google Maps. However, now the unofficial feature in Google Maps 9.49 beta has disappeared, according to AndroidHeadlines. It was never officially announced, so we are quite certain […]
Google Maps To Help You Overcome Your Parking Woes
Parking is obviously a major issue in crowded public places and even remembering where you parked your vehicle is difficult, but Google has a solution. The company has added a new feature represented by a blue dot under the menu option […]
Alibaba Sorry After Putting Incorrect Maps Of U.S. And China On Twitter
Alibaba has apologized for posting on Twitter an illustration with inaccurate maps of the U.S. and China. According to the People’s Daily, neither the South China Sea islands nor Taiwan were marked on the map of China. Alibaba posted inaccurate maps […]
Is The Uber App Tracking You For Days After A Ride? It’s Not Uber’s Fault
Uber responded to concerns surrounding the background tracking behavior of its app on Friday. The transport service explained that the problem is being caused by an update to iOS and not its ride-hailing app. Uber app tracking location for weeks […]
Apple’s WWDC 2016 Is Nearly Here With iOS 10
Apple is well known for its secrecy; especially where its future plans regarding software and the hardware that runs it is concerned. So with WWDC 2016 coming up fast in June, the web is alive with rumors about iOS 10, […]
Locating Apple Pay Merchants Gets Easier With PayFinders App
Apple Pay is accepted at many businesses, but tracking those businesses is not an easy task. Therefore, a new app named PayFinders has been designed to crowdsource an interactive map of businesses where it is accepted. The app reported that ApplePay […]
Google Allows Maps Reviewers To Win 1TB Of Free Storage
Google has updated its Google Maps Local Guides program to reward people with increased Google Drive storage and early access to new products. People who regularly leave reviews, upload photos, or add information related to restaurants, tourist spots and other […]
Google Gives Waze First Major Update Since Acquisition
Google-owned Waze released a new iOS app update giving its traffic and navigation service a more modern look. With the update, users get help for better navigation and can report accidents and road issues while also sharing travel or commute […]
Google Testing A New Feature To Satiate Your Food Porn
Google is testing a new Maps feature for uploading food-related pics, according to Android Police. The feature will identify when the photos are clicked at a restaurant or other food serving places, and offer to attach them to the establishment’s […]
What iOS 9 Features Will Apple Unveil At WWDC?
All fans of Apple, along with many developers, are waiting with baited breath to hear about the latest updates in iOS 9. This latest mobile operating system will be announced during the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in San Francisco, which […]
