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Google Maps changes Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' for US users

Google Maps now shows Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' for users in the US after the US Geographic Names Information System formally changed the lake's name

Google Maps renames Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' for US users

Google Maps will show Lake Ontario as "Lake America" to US users after a US government geographic naming change ordered by President Donald Trump

Tim Cook regrets Apple Maps mistake, calls Apple Watch his proudest work

The maps app famously didn't work properly in much of the world, providing users with wrong directions, mislabeled landmarks and a far inferior experience to what was then offered by Google

Gemini in Google Maps now lets you ask complex questions, get 3D navigation

Google has added a new Gemini-powered conversational feature in Google Maps that allows users to ask longer, contextual questions to discover places and plan trips

How thieves used Google Maps to carry out robberies in three states

Police say the gang used Google Maps to randomly pick houses in multiple cities, carrying out burglaries across Jharkhand, West Bengal and Bihar before being arrested

You can now see where you parked your car on Google Maps on iOS: What's new

Google Maps on iOS now auto-detects and saves where you parked, with support for custom car icons

Google plans ChatGPT-style update for Gemini app: What's coming and why

Reportedly, Gemini is experimenting with a new layout, improved voice input, and deeper Maps integration, along with the Gemini Live experiment

Google rolls out Power Saving mode for Maps on Pixel 10 series: How to use

Google is rolling out a new Power Saving mode for Maps on the Pixel 10 lineup, offering a simplified navigation view that can extend battery life by up to four hours during driving

Google Maps gets Gemini AI for navigation assistance: How is it different

Gemini AI has begun replacing Google Assistant inside Maps, letting users ask trip-related questions, get recommendations, and issue voice prompts directly while navigating

How to check real-time AQI for your area using Google Maps? Details inside

Google Maps has introduced a useful new function that lets users track the air quality in over 40 countries, including India, in real time as winter draws near and pollution levels rise

Gurugram Police, Google Maps jointly launch real-time traffic alerts

Google Maps and Gurugram Police have jointly launched a real-time traffic alert system that will warn drivers in advance when approaching accident-prone or hazardous zones, police said on Saturday. The new digital navigation system is currently operational on 129 major roads. It will also display speed limits to encourage drivers to adhere to the prescribed speed regulations. DCP Traffic Rajesh Kumar Mohan said the initiative aims to reduce road accidents and raise awareness about traffic rules. "Accidents often occur when drivers exceed speed limits on busy roads. Lower speeds increase the chances of survival in case of an accident," DCP Mohan said. A senior police officer revealed that the system will be expanded to over 200 roads and major junctions by early next year, covering the entire city under the high-tech alert network. The police have identified the most accident-prone areas, and virtual warning markers will now appear on Google Maps at these locations to enhance drive

Google integrates its LLM Gemini with Maps for better navigation

The AI-powered update will summarise place reviews, predict parking, and issue alerts for traffic delays, accident zones, and speed limits

Google Maps gets Gemini as AI navigator and trip assistant: What's new

Google Maps is getting its biggest AI boost yet - with Gemini now handling navigation, voice assistance, landmark-based directions, and visual search

MapmyIndia seeks govt push to preload its Mappls app on smartphones

Mappls navigation and mapping services data are already used by Apple for Apple Maps, but Android devices use Google Maps

Google, IIT Bombay team up to build Indic language AI speech models

Google has partnered with BharatGen at IIT Bombay to build AI models for Indian languages, support local startups, offer free AI tools to students, and expand training for developers in India

Garmin smartwatches gets Google Maps support with turn-by-turn navigation

Garmin has added the Google Maps app to its ConnectIQ store. Supported on select smartwatches, it will offer turn-by-turn navigation with workout tracking and Health Connect integration

Gemini Live adds Google app integration and caption support on Android, iOS

Gemini Live now integrates with Google Keep, Calendar, Tasks, and Maps, and supports live captions on Android and iOS. Users can trigger notes and reminders using voice or camera input

Mexico sues Google for labelling Gulf of Mexico as 'Gulf of America'

Mexico has sued tech giant Google over its labelling of the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America, a change made by US President Donald Trump via executive order, Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum said Friday. Sheinbaum did not provide details of the lawsuit during her daily press briefing, but said that Google had been sued. Mexico's Foreign Relations ministry had previously sent letters to Google asking it to not label Mexican territorial waters as the Gulf of America. Google did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The body of water has shared borders between the United States and Mexico. Trump's order only carries authority within the US, Mexico, as well as other countries and international bodies, do not have to recognize the name change. Mexico argues that Gulf of America should only apply to the part of the gulf over the United States continental shelf. In February, Sheinbaum shared a letter from Cris Turner, Google's vice president of government affairs and

Google simplifies travel planning with AI tools on Maps, Search: What's new

A new Google Maps feature leverages Gemini to save places based on screenshots saved on the user's device

Google says 'technical issue' caused Maps timeline data deletion: Report

Reportedly, Google has started sending out email with instructions for recovering Google Maps timeline data from cloud