Google Maps street view

[ad_1] Google Maps has evolved beyond a mere navigation tool, becoming an indispensable part of our daily lives. From locating new restaurants in your city to finding the best metro routes, its functionalities go far beyond basic navigation. For those new to Google Maps or seasoned users looking to maximize its potential, here are ten hidden features worth exploring. Also read: Google Maps Glanceable directions rolling out now; Know the new benefits Gemini AI Integration: With Google Maps' integration with Gemini AI, you can now navigate to a specific location using voice commands, making it convenient, especially while biking. Electric Vehicle Settings: For electric vehicle users, locating charging stations is made easy. Simply select your charger type, and Google Maps will highlight...

[ad_1] Google Maps in India was a tough venture that was eventually rolled out successfully, but as with most things in the country, it required quite a bit of jugaad to get it into place. And no, we are not referring to the technology available, which at that time was the latest available. So, what did it take to roll out a reliable Google Maps? In the words of Elizabeth Laraki, alum at Google Maps, it took more than just rolling out to the designated area and mapping it as per the available signposts. Laraki ran into what then looked like an insurmountable problem, In a very long post on X, she said, "In 2008, Google Maps launched in India. But we quickly ran into a problem: Nobody used street names. And street names were the foundation of Google Maps."In effect, what she and her team...

Tag: Google Maps street view

How Google team put India on Google Maps and made it better – When Jugaad came to the rescue