13 hidden Google Maps features that can make your trips better

Google Maps is one of the most popular apps in the world, but it's keeping secrets. Use these hidden features to make your ...
PCMag

Google Maps vs. Waze: After a Recent Update, One App Is Miles Ahead

These free navigation services help you plot routes and avoid traffic jams, but which is best? I tested both map apps and ...
SecurityWeek

Google API Keys in Android Apps Expose Gemini Endpoints to Unauthorized Access

The Google API keys, all using the ‘AIza…’ format, can be abused for retroactive privilege escalation: a key that a developer ...
TechPP

Here’s How Google Maps Ask Maps Feature Solves You Navigation Challenges

Google Maps Ask Maps uses AI to answer complex queries, suggest personalized places, and simplify navigation with smarter, context-aware recommendations.

I Took Google Gemini on a Road Trip and Was Pleasantly Surprised

It means that when you say "hey Google," Gemini will pop up rather than Google Assistant, and you're going to get a more ...
Digital Trends

Apple finally takes the Google Maps route to ads in Maps

Apple is officially taking a page from the Google Maps playbook. The Cupertino giant is moving ahead with plans to introduce ads in Apple Maps, allowing businesses to buy visual space within the app’s ...
ExtremeTech

Google Maps Offers New 3D Routes, Clearer Directions

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MacRumors

Google Maps Adds Gemini AI-Powered 'Ask Maps' Feature and 3D Immersive Navigation

Google today added Gemini AI to Google Maps, enabling a new Ask Maps feature. Gemini in maps can answer complex, real-world questions that Google says "a map could never answer before." There is a new ...
CNBC

Google brings more AI to navigation with 'Ask Maps' feature that lets users ask complex questions

Google is launching a new chatbot feature called "Ask Maps" inside its popular maps app. The company is tapping its Gemini AI technology to answer complex navigation questions. Google is adding more ...
Mashable

Google Maps receives major upgrade with 3D redesign, AI feature

AI features and a brand new way to view Google Maps are currently rolling out in the app for its biggest upgrade in a decade. Credit: Google Maps Google Maps just got a major upgrade. A really major ...
Droid Life

Google Maps Gets a New Logo

The gradientificiation of Google logos continues this morning with a new Google Maps logo arriving. Back in May of 2025, Google made one of the first major logo changes in years. It’s “G” logo had ...
Windows Report

Hackers Could Exploit Exposed Google API Keys to Access Gemini AI

Google is facing renewed security scrutiny after researchers revealed that publicly exposed API keys can be abused to access Gemini AI services. The issue centers on Google API keys embedded in client ...