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Mexico reiterates its warning to take legal action against Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google over the naming of the "Gulf of Mexico" on its Maps service. What Happened: On Monday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that the country is waiting for a new response from Google...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is reportedly considering adding advertising to Maps, mirroring Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google Maps model. What Happened: During a recent all-hands meeting, Apple's Maps division revisited the idea of monetizing its navigation app, said Bloomberg...

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has formally requested Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google to reconsider renaming the Gulf of Mexico What Happened: The request follows an executive order by U.S. President Donald Trump to rename the body of water as the "Gulf of America." The...

Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google has reportedly reclassified the U.S. as a “sensitive country.” What Happened: Google’s “sensitive country” label is typically reserved for nations with strict governments or border disputes like China, Russia, and...

On Monday, Google Maps, owned by Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL), said that it will rename the “Gulf of Mexico” to “Gulf of America” for U.S. users.  What Happened: The name change will be reflected in the U.S. Geographic Names System, but the Gulf will...

Google by Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG), has declared a $2 billion investment plan to establish its inaugural data center and Google Cloud region in Malaysia. What Happened: This initiative is the latest in a series of expansions by tech giants into Southeast Asia, home to a young, tech-...

Former Google Maps product manager Bilawal Sidhu said that he is confident the next Grand Theft Auto game — the one after GTA 6 — will be built in a virtual twin of the real world, not a rendered version of it. What Happened: In an episode of “The Next Wave” podcast, hosted by AI...

In an attempt to improve user navigation further, Alphabet Inc.'s Google Maps is reportedly experimenting with a feature to highlight building entrances. What Happened: A report by Android Police uncovered that Google Maps is conducting a limited test of entrance indicator icons for certain...

Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google Maps is amongst the most-used navigation apps in the world, allowing users to do everything from simply navigating to their destinations to discovering speed traps and reporting incidents. However, the journey was not always this smooth when it...

Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google Maps lets you share your live location with anyone on iMessage, WhatsApp, Messenger and other apps. What Happened: Google Maps has a feature that allows you to share your live location with anyone, even if the receiver does not have a Google...

The ubiquitous navigation app Google Maps has unveiled a suite of AI-powered features. These new features, leveraging the power of artificial intelligence, aim to enhance the user experience, provide more comprehensive mapping services, and make getting around India easier and more efficient. What...

In a move to enhance user data privacy, Google Maps is set to roll out updates to its Location History and introduce new control features, thereby providing users with increased control over their personal data. What Happened: According to a blog post released by Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG...

The updated design of Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google Maps has stirred up controversy among users, and now a former employee who helped design the app has also expressed dissatisfaction. What Happened: Google Maps underwent a revamp last week, introducing new features...

Worried about the Lewiston mass shooting impacting your travel? Google Maps will now tell you when a mass shooting in an area will affect your route and give you options to look up the most recent updates. What Happened: The increasing incidents of mass shootings in the US have pushed Alphabet Inc...

The grieving family of Philip Paxson has filed a lawsuit against Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google Maps, claiming that the navigation service directed their father onto a collapsed U.S. bridge, leading to an ill-fated accident. What...