If you've ever wondered what the elevation of your location is, you can find out with Google Maps on both desktop and mobile.

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The search giant has seemingly started enabling a change related to the suggested destinations displayed on Android Auto ...

One unexpected benefit of offline maps is battery life. Instead of letting my phone waste power searching for a weak signal, I sometimes put it in airplane mode and let Maps handle everything offline.

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The ability to see alternate routes while driving with Google Maps navigation on Android Auto went missing in the spring for ...

Like with most Google apps, Maps routinely tests functionality changes or other visual tweaks, but not all are well-received ...

Google Maps is the go-to navigational tool for many, but sometimes it just doesn’t look right. Perhaps you can’t see something in the distance, or if you’re looking at another map, Google Maps is ...

Over the years, Google Maps has evolved into an indispensable service for navigating and discovering places. Part of the credit for this goes to its extensive feature set and intuitive interface.

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