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Google Maps' New Colors Bugging You? Switch to Satellite View

Google Maps' new color scheme doesn't suit everyone, but thankfully, you don't have to stick with it.

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7 Advanced Google Maps Features That Make It a Travel Power Tool

Google Maps gets you from A-to-B, but it can do so much more than that.

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How to Avoid Tolls and Highways Using Google Maps

Who wants to pay more when you head out on a trip?

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How to Save a Route on Google Maps on Any Platform

Whether you're using Android, iOS, or the good old web, you can save your Google Maps route for when you need it next.

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5 Essential Google My Maps Features You Should Know

You've used Google Maps, but what about My Maps? This tool can come in handy for a variety of reasons.

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How to Install Google Maps on Your Windows PC

If you love Google Maps, here's how to make it easier to access on a Windows PC.

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How to Stop Google Maps Activating "Do Not Disturb" on Android While Driving

Google Maps sets your Android phone to Do Not Disturb when you're driving. But this isn't always convenient. Here's how to disable DND in Google Maps.

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How to Fix the Google Apps Crashing on Android

Here are nine ways to stop the Google apps from constantly crashing on your Android phone.

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Why You Should Blur Your House on Google Street View (and How)

Shocked to learn that your house is on Google Maps' Street View feature? Here's how to blur out your house on Google Maps and stay private online.

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The 8 Best Free Android Apps to Find Your Friends via GPS

Looking for an app to track friends or family? Check out these location tracking apps to keep tabs on your loved ones.

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How to Trace and Find Your Phone's Location

We show you how to trace a phone and find its location from your Android device or iPhone. Note that you can't find a phone location by its number.

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How to Get a Satellite View of Your House Using Google Earth

Want to go beyond Google Earth's satellite view of our Earth? a tour of Google Earth's high-definition aerial views over your house.

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How to Use Google Maps Immersive View on Android and iOS

Google Maps' Immersive View feature helps you explore places you've never been to from the comfort of your home. Here's how to use it.

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How to Drop a Pin on Google Maps on Mobile and Desktop

Learn how to drop a pin in Google Maps and save your frequently visited places on Android, iPhone, and web.

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How to See Where You've Been With the Google Maps Timeline

With the Location History feature in Google Maps you can see a timeline of where you travelled, and the route you took to get there.

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8 Reasons Google Maps Is the Best for Navigation

While Google Maps is the most popular navigation tool available, is it the best? Here, we explore all the reasons you should use Google Maps.

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How to Save Images From Google Maps

Google Maps might be great for navigation, but it also houses precise imagery from all manner of locations. Here's how you can save images.

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Google Maps Voice Navigation Isn’t Working on Android? Here’s How to Fix It

Voice navigation is essential to Google Maps when you're driving. So what can you do when it stops working?

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Google I/O 2023: Here's Everything That Was Announced

Google went all-in on AI at I/O 2023, and launched several new Pixel phones as well. Here are the highlights.

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Apple Maps vs. Google Maps: Is It Time to Switch?

In the battle between Apple Maps vs. Google Maps, which one comes out on top? Is Apple Maps finally good enough to compete?

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