There are some online mapping news tidbits on Tuesday. First, Google has expanded its walking directions feature from a test for a limited number of users to a public beta covering everywhere that ...

Google is working on several Google Maps features that might benefit navigation modes and experiences that do not involve driving. The latest one is a new setting for walking directions that will help ...

Two separate discoveries indicate that Google is working on power-saving features for Android that might make it possible to run full-screen apps with reduced power consumption. Android Authority's ...

Google Maps keeps getting better and better, and after several big announcements in the last few weeks, the search giant has come up with another update for users on iPhone and Android. The parent ...

Google Maps has updated its public transit navigation to allow full map access during trips. Users can now search, browse, and reroute without cancelling or restarting their current journey. Plus, new ...

At Google I/O, Google showed off more detailed street maps and live views so you can better plan your route, no matter how you're traveling. Managing Editor Alison DeNisco Rayome joined CNET in 2019, ...

Someone else had the same idea, for as of today, Google Maps now offers walking directions. The feature is still in beta: it does not incorporate pedestrian-only off-road paths, and the option to ...

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GPS Navigation units are standard in Japanese cars, so the competition between Navitime and Google is really focused on smartphones and the Web. Navitime is the current leader for Japanese mobiles, ...