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Google Maps gives its 3D buildings feature for drivers a wider rollout – here’s how to turn it on
By Mark Wilson published
The option of seeing 3D buildings while navigating in Google Maps is getting a wide rollout on Android and iOS – here's how to find it.

Android Auto behaving weirdly with voice commands if you don't use Google Maps? A fix is rolling out now
By Matt Bolton published
Normal service should resume for Waze users after Maps hijacked their routes.

Google Maps just got some big travel upgrades – including much-improved lists
By David Nield published
Google is giving the lists feature in Google Maps a boost, as well as introducing more AI-powered features.

Google Maps could soon get better at knowing which direction you're facing
By Mark Wilson published
Google Maps on Android could soon get more a accurate compass, thanks to a new Android API.

Waze could tempt you from Google Maps with these super-useful driving alerts
By Cesar Cadenas published
Waze will inform drivers of upcoming changes to the road like sudden drops in the speed limit and where to find parking.

Feeling lost in the concrete jungles of the world? Fear not, Google Maps introduces a new feature to help you find entrances and exits
By Kristina Terech published
Google Maps experiments with entrance markers for selected buildings, aiming to streamline navigation and ease entry and exit dilemmas for users.

Google Maps update makes it way easier to follow directions on Android and iOS
By Hamish Hector published
After over a year, Google Maps finally gets glanceable directions – here's how to find the feature and turn it on.

Your WearOS smartwatch just got very useful Google Maps and Wallet upgrades
By Mark Wilson published
Google has announced some handy new features for Wear OS, including public transit directions and more.
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