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New Offline Search, Turn-By-turn Navigation Features Arriving in Google Maps Soon

By Kamal Nayan - May 29, 2015 09:04 AM EDT

Apart from new OS updates, Google at the I/O 2015 also announced improvements and new features to its existing app, Maps. The app would be soon equipped with offline search and will also feature a complete voice-based turn-by-turn navigation even while in offline mode.

Google Temporarily Shutting Down Map Maker Following Vandalism

By Kamal Nayan - May 11, 2015 02:39 PM EDT

After Google Maps users mis-used Map Maker to draw an Android peeing on the Apple Logo and other hacks, the search giant announced that it will temporarily shut down its online map editor and it'll rethink its approval process.

Uber Offers To Buy Nokia's HERE Maps For $3 Billion; Nokia Might Announce The Sale By End Of This Month

By Kamal Nayan - May 08, 2015 04:21 AM EDT

Nokia is seeking buyers for its HERE maps division and reportedly Uber has submitted a bid for it for as much as $3 billion.

Baidu Partners With Nokia Here To Provide Location Services Outside China

By Kamal Nayan - Dec 15, 2014 12:17 PM EST

Baidu will be joining hands with Nokia Here maps for its mobile and desktop map services outside of China. Nokia Here will improve Baidu's location services support for Chinese users who plan overseas trips ahead of time.

Google Maps Will Tell You More About Your Destination With New Update

By Sarah Price - Nov 24, 2014 09:54 AM EST

Google is rolling out a new update to its navigating software, Google Maps, to include slew of new features such as helpful tips, weather info and local time of the destination.

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