Waze is considered to be less popular now that it’s owned by Google, or so the word goes. Well, recently it got a hugely useful feature, that makes waiting in traffic easier for you. The app was recently updated for iOS as well, reaching version 3.9.4. For Android it got the update a bit earlier, implementing a Traffic Bar, that shows your progress…
Launched in late 2014 on Google Play, Nokia HERE has been updated today on both Windows Phone and Android devices. iOS continues to remain without this excellent free turn by turn navigation solution. The update brings improvements to turn by turn navigation and expanded coverage, especially in regions of Africa. Expanded in depth information about…
The latest Google Maps update makes the app reach version 9.4 and brings Local Guides. This functionality increases the number of reviews that are original to Google and highlights the best of them. This feature exists independently to Maps and Guides are people who are rewarded for their reviews. Their credibility is also good for the average tourist…
After updating its Google Now Launcher and Google Translate, the big G has decided to also give Google Maps a bump. Google Maps thus reaches version 9.3 and the update is quite a minimal one, so don’t expect anything big. Google Maps gets sharable directions on this occasion, meaning that an user who loads up directions to a location will be…
Not many days ago Nokia, the Finnish part of the company launched HERE for Android, a very praised mapping solution that was initially a Samsung exclusive. HERE for Android got around 1 million downloads and today we learn of a major update. This update brings support for Android 5.0 Lollipop and I should probably mention we’re dealing with HERE…
This week the Android and iOS versions of Google Maps are bound to get updated with an “Explore” button, that will let the user know what’s happening in his area. That includes activities the user may like to take part in. It’s also a good idea to press this button if you’re just visiting a new town. You can also change…
Google is testing a new and improved “Explore Nearby” feature in Google Maps, following the release of a brand new Google Maps app released last week. You can access the Nearby feature by tapping on “Explore Nearby”, but now with novelty. The function usually lets you pick a type of business, like a bar or restaurant and get…
Google Maps just got updated to a new version, that brings out a few new interesting features. Folks who spend a lot of time on their bikes will be happy to know that now the app includes elevation information for bicycling. Version 8.2 of the Google Maps app also brings the ability to execute voice commands from inside the app. This can be achieved…
In what appears to be yet another breach of intimacy Google is preparing a Nearby feature for Android. Obviously, the fault will be totally yours if you get caught cheating, because you activated the feature and it was optional, so Google washes its hands of blame. Anyway, the Nearby function will let “people, places and things know when you’re…
Google Maps will be updated to a new version, 8.1.0, that brings Terrain View to the mobile field. The folks of XDA Developers checked out the APK for this new Google Maps and found a new terrain view option, included in the side menu. In this version you will be able to find 3D elevation details of the landscape, as well as mountains and more, making…
