Mapshttps://blog.google/products/maps/Mapsen-usTue, 25 Jul 2023 16:15:00 +0000https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Maps_Pin_FullColor.max-80x80.format-webp.webpMapshttps://blog.google/products/maps/7 tech tools I use for hiking, backpacking and campinghttps://blog.google/products/pixel/hiking-camping-backpacking-google-tools/Illustration of a Pixel Phone showing a Google Map with trail icons on it. A message at the top of the phone says “Download this map?” In the background there is a landscape featuring mountains, trees and birds.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Camping_Hiking_with_Pixel_hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Try these seven Google tech tips to prepare for your next hiking, camping or backpacking trip.Tue, 25 Jul 2023 16:15:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/pixel/hiking-camping-backpacking-google-tools/MapsPixelarticle7 tech tools I use for hiking, backpacking and campingTry these seven Google tech tips to prepare for your next hiking, camping or backpacking trip.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/pixel/hiking-camping-backpacking-google-tools/Molly McHugh-JohnsonContributorThe Keyword10 Google Maps features that help me navigate more confidentlyhttps://blog.google/products/maps/google-maps-best-features-tips/An illustration of Google Maps with several features represented, including reviews, saved places, location sharing, and eco-friendly routing.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/google_maps_helpful_hero_1.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">A Google Maps power user shares 10 of her favorite tips to help people walk, drive, and plan trips more efficiently.Tue, 25 Jul 2023 04:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/maps/google-maps-best-features-tips/Mapsarticle10 Google Maps features that help me navigate more confidentlyA Google Maps power user shares 10 of her favorite tips to help people walk, drive, and plan trips more efficiently.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/maps/google-maps-best-features-tips/Rachel HespellKeyword Contributor8 ways Google tools help me care for my petshttps://blog.google/products/pixel/google-pet-care-tips/Illustration of an overhead angle of a desk. On it is a tablet and a phone, both with images of a dog on them. There’s also another tablet showing a Google Doc with a list of items on it, like a pair of Pixel Buds, a cup of coffee, some photos of a dog.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/pet_lovers_hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Use Google tools like Maps, Docs and Photos to make caring for your pet easier.Mon, 10 Jul 2023 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/pixel/google-pet-care-tips/Google AssistantGoogle WorkspaceMapsPixelarticle8 ways Google tools help me care for my petsUse Google tools like Maps, Docs and Photos to make caring for your pet easier.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/pixel/google-pet-care-tips/Molly McHugh-JohnsonContributorThe Keyword3 Google Maps updates for trip planning and exploringhttps://blog.google/products/maps/google-maps-updates-immersive-view-trip-planning/Three images stitched together show Immersive View for the Prague Castle, Syndey Opera House, and Boston's Faneuil Hall along with information about weather and busyness at different times of day on Google Maps.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/June_Hero_3__N5njC9z.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">To help with trip planning and exploration, we’re making updates to Maps like expanding Immersive View to new cities and landmarks and more.Wed, 14 Jun 2023 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/maps/google-maps-updates-immersive-view-trip-planning/Mapsarticle3 Google Maps updates for trip planning and exploringTo help with trip planning and exploration, we’re making updates to Maps like expanding Immersive View to new cities and landmarks and more.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/maps/google-maps-updates-immersive-view-trip-planning/Christina TongSenior Product ManagerGoogle MapsHow we used Plus Codes to create over 14,000 addresses in a Brazilian favelahttps://blog.google/products/maps/google-plus-codes-brazil-addresses/a blue grid with red dots showing numbers and letters representing digital addresses<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/plus_codes_hero_1_1.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Here’s a look at how communities in Brazil used Plus Codes Google technology to connect with much-needed services.Mon, 15 May 2023 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/maps/google-plus-codes-brazil-addresses/MapsarticleHow we used Plus Codes to create over 14,000 addresses in a Brazilian favelaHere’s a look at how communities in Brazil used Plus Codes Google technology to connect with much-needed services.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/maps/google-plus-codes-brazil-addresses/Eben CarleKeyword ContributorNew ways Android is improving your drivehttps://blog.google/products/android/android-auto-new-features-google-io-2023/Illustration of a car interior with two hands holding the steering wheel and the display showing charging station locations on Waze.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Google_Android_Auto_hero_1.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">New features are coming to Android Auto and cars with Google built-in to help drivers both on and off the road.Wed, 10 May 2023 20:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/android/android-auto-new-features-google-io-2023/WazeAndroidGoogle PlayMapsarticleNew ways Android is improving your driveNew features are coming to Android Auto and cars with Google built-in to help drivers both on and off the road.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/android/android-auto-new-features-google-io-2023/Roshan KhanDirector, Auto Product ManagementNew ways AI is making Maps more immersivehttps://blog.google/products/maps/google-maps-updates-io-2023/An image shows a rendering of immersive view for routes in Google Maps<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/ROUTE_PREVIEW_DEMO_STILL_mV5TVd.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">With advancements in AI, there are new ways to understand your route with Maps. Plus, new immersive tools for developers.Wed, 10 May 2023 17:07:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/maps/google-maps-updates-io-2023/MapsAIarticleNew ways AI is making Maps more immersiveWith advancements in AI, there are new ways to understand your route with Maps. Plus, new immersive tools for developers.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/maps/google-maps-updates-io-2023/Miriam DanielVP, Google Maps Experiences4 Maps updates to help you explore U.S. national parkshttps://blog.google/products/maps/google-maps-update-national-parks-features/An image of a man, woman, and two children kneeling by a lake with large mountains in the background.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/curtes_glacier_national_park_kW.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Now you can find all the national park information you need in one place.Tue, 11 Apr 2023 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/maps/google-maps-update-national-parks-features/Mapsarticle4 Maps updates to help you explore U.S. national parksGooglehttps://blog.google/products/maps/google-maps-update-national-parks-features/Michael CurtesGroup Product ManagerGoogle Maps7 Maps and Lens features to use on your next triphttps://blog.google/products/maps/google-maps-lens-travel-features--/An illustration of a woman cycling through different cities<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Summer_Travel_Helpfulness_hero_.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Maps and Lens features to help you plan your Summer travel and make the most of your vacation.Mon, 03 Apr 2023 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/maps/google-maps-lens-travel-features--/Google LensMapsarticle7 Maps and Lens features to use on your next tripMaps and Lens features to help you plan your Summer travel and make the most of your vacation.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/maps/google-maps-lens-travel-features--/Wanda X. PloreNew ways we tackle fake contributions on Google Mapshttps://blog.google/products/maps/google-maps-fake-contributions-ai-machine-learning/A digital illustration of figurines traveling on a map and leaving reviews on businesses<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Geo_UGC_Enforcement_Update_hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google Maps prioritized fighting fake contributions and used a variety of techniques including ML to combat policy-violating content.Fri, 31 Mar 2023 15:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/maps/google-maps-fake-contributions-ai-machine-learning/MapsMaps 101articleNew ways we tackle fake contributions on Google MapsGoogle Maps prioritized fighting fake contributions and used a variety of techniques including ML to combat policy-violating content.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/maps/google-maps-fake-contributions-ai-machine-learning/Ashish GuptaEngineering Director, User Generated ContentHow we’re helping people and cities adapt to extreme heathttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/extreme-heat-support/Map showing tree coverage in Lisbon, Portugal<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/image2_7ZSPN2A.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We’re helping communities prepare for and adapt to the effects of rising heat — from new extreme heat alerts on Search to AI-powered tools for cities and governments.Wed, 29 Mar 2023 10:30:00 +0000https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/extreme-heat-support/Google.orgMapsSustainabilityarticleHow we’re helping people and cities adapt to extreme heatWe’re helping communities prepare for and adapt to the effects of rising heat — from new extreme heat alerts on Search to AI-powered tools for cities and governments.Googlehttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/extreme-heat-support/Kate BrandtChief Sustainability OfficerHow to keep using Google Maps even when your phone is offlinehttps://blog.google/products/maps/google-maps-offline/Illustration of a driver behind the wheel of a car while Google Maps is visible on a dashboard monitor.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/BINK_Google_Offline_Maps_v1_1.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">These simple steps will help you keep using Google Maps offline when you don’t have an internet connection.Mon, 20 Mar 2023 02:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/maps/google-maps-offline/MapsarticleHow to keep using Google Maps even when your phone is offlineThese simple steps will help you keep using Google Maps offline when you don’t have an internet connection.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/maps/google-maps-offline/Mike DarlingContributorThe KeywordCheck out Street View’s new collection with McLaren Racinghttps://blog.google/products/maps/street-view-mclaren-collection/F1 Driver Oscar Piastri wearing a Street View Trekker at McLaren’s Technology Center.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Screenshot_2023-02-20_at_6.36.3.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Check out our all-new, immersive Street View collection of the McLaren Technology Center.Mon, 27 Feb 2023 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/maps/street-view-mclaren-collection/MapsarticleCheck out Street View’s new collection with McLaren RacingCheck out our all-new, immersive Street View collection of the McLaren Technology Center.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/maps/street-view-mclaren-collection/Maria BiggsStreet View Systems Engineer Lead5 Google tools to make day-to-day math a lot easierhttps://blog.google/products/search/google-math-tools/An illustration of a phone and various school supplies next to a notepad with a math problem on it.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/google_tools_math_1.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Try out these Google products to make math a little easier.Wed, 22 Feb 2023 19:40:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/search/google-math-tools/SearchMapsarticle5 Google tools to make day-to-day math a lot easierTry out these Google products to make math a little easier.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/search/google-math-tools/Ivy LevineContributor, The Keyword13 tips to help you start running in 2023https://blog.google/products/maps/13-tips-start-running/Illustration of a Google Calendar with a handful of days marked “run.” There is a small, cartoon character running across the calendar.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/running_hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Use Google Maps, Workspace, Fitbit and Pixel to hit your running goals in 2023.Thu, 16 Feb 2023 18:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/maps/13-tips-start-running/Pixel BudsGoogle WorkspacePixelFitbitMapsarticle13 tips to help you start running in 2023Use Google Maps, Workspace, Fitbit and Pixel to hit your running goals in 2023.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/maps/13-tips-start-running/Molly McHugh-JohnsonNew ways Maps is getting more immersive and sustainablehttps://blog.google/products/maps/sustainable-immersive-maps-announcements/An animated image of a person with a suitcase surrounded by Google Maps icons<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Blog_Header_Image_do_not_add_to.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Announcing the launch of immersive view, updates to Live View, new EV charging tools, and glanceable directions on Maps.Wed, 08 Feb 2023 14:10:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/maps/sustainable-immersive-maps-announcements/SustainabilityMapsGoogle AR & VRAIarticleNew ways Maps is getting more immersive and sustainableAnnouncing the launch of immersive view, updates to Live View, new EV charging tools, and glanceable directions on Maps.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/maps/sustainable-immersive-maps-announcements/Chris PhillipsVP & General Manager, Geo5 sustainability updates from 2022 that are good for you — and the Earthhttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/5-sustainability-updates-from-2022/A phone with the recycling logo on it agains the backdrop of a reusable bag.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/pexels-ready-made-3850467_1.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Make the eco-friendly choice, the easy choice with updates you may have missed this year from Maps, Flights, Search and Pixel.Fri, 16 Dec 2022 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/5-sustainability-updates-from-2022/SearchTravelSustainabilityPixelMapsarticle5 sustainability updates from 2022 that are good for you — and the EarthMake the eco-friendly choice, the easy choice with updates you may have missed this year from Maps, Flights, Search and Pixel.Googlehttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/5-sustainability-updates-from-2022/Kate BrandtChief Sustainability Officer, GoogleGorillaz turn the world into a stage with augmented realityhttps://blog.google/products/google-ar-vr/gorillaz-maps-music-video/Four animated musicians stand several stories high in the middle of Times Square.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Band_1_16x9.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">The Gorillaz band re-invents the music video and concert going experience using ARCore Geospatial API.Wed, 14 Dec 2022 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/google-ar-vr/gorillaz-maps-music-video/MapsDevelopersGoogle AR & VRarticleGorillaz turn the world into a stage with augmented realityThe Gorillaz band re-invents the music video and concert going experience using ARCore Geospatial API.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/google-ar-vr/gorillaz-maps-music-video/Stevan SilvaProduct ManagerNew Maps updates to help you make the most of the holidayshttps://blog.google/products/maps/new-maps-updates-to-help-you-make-the-most-of-the-holidays/A photo of a car on a road with snow falling<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/hero_-_holiday_helpfulness_2022.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">More intuitive, sustainable, and accessible ways to explore and navigate during the holidays with Google MapsThu, 17 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/maps/new-maps-updates-to-help-you-make-the-most-of-the-holidays/MapsarticleNew Maps updates to help you make the most of the holidaysMore intuitive, sustainable, and accessible ways to explore and navigate during the holidays with Google MapsGooglehttps://blog.google/products/maps/new-maps-updates-to-help-you-make-the-most-of-the-holidays/Amanda Leicht MooreDirector of Product, Google Maps13 surprising ways we've collected Street View imagery around the worldhttps://blog.google/products/maps/surprising-street-view-imagery-collection/Yellow Pegman icon in front of four scenic backdrops including the desert, space, the arctic tundra and underwater<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/street_view_trekker_hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Here are 13 interesting ways we've collected Street View imagery, including filming on camelback, diving underwater and more.Wed, 09 Nov 2022 19:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/maps/surprising-street-view-imagery-collection/MapsGoogle Eartharticle13 surprising ways we've collected Street View imagery around the worldHere are 13 interesting ways we've collected Street View imagery, including filming on camelback, diving underwater and more.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/maps/surprising-street-view-imagery-collection/Julia Lee HarterContributor, The Keyword