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Google to show more hotels with full refund policies in its search engine

"We recently introduced driving alerts to notify you about Covid-19 checkpoints and restrictions along your route in Google Maps," the tech giant said

Google adds icon in Maps to help people identify Black-owned businesses

The move, which comes amid a surge in online searches for Black-owned businesses, is part of the company's commitment to support underrepresented entrepreneurs

Facebook acquires Sweden's Mapillary for unknown sum to take on Google Maps

Facebook is building tools and technology to improve maps through a combination of machine learning, satellite imagery and partnerships with mapping communities.

COVID-19: This new Google Maps feature helps avoid crowds in public transit

Transit alerts are rolling out in Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, France, India, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom and the US

Meet architects of Aarogya Setu, the app meant to stem Covid-19 spread

Bibhu Ranjan Mishra on the tech wizards behind the mobile app that's meant to contain the spread of Covid-19

Covid-19 hinterland digest: Lockdown gives Punjab respite from drug menace

A newborn in Nagaur is infected by Covid-19 while an elephant breaks the lockdown in Jharkhand

Apple releases mobility data trends for authorities to curb Covid-19 spread

Apple 'Mobility Data Trends' is more like the Google's initiative that is now offering user location data via its Maps to help health officials spot movement across high-level categories of places

Google, govt map food and night shelters for public during lockdown

Users can search on Google or Google Maps for 'Food Shelter Near Me' or 'Night Shelter Near Me' to find the closest roof

Covid-19 lockdown: You can find food, night shelters on Google Maps, Search

Google, in a statement, said it is working closely with state and central government authorities to surface the locations of these relief centres

Google looking to expand mixed mode commute option to cities across India

Fitzpatrick listed 14 features that Google has incorporated in the maps

E-vehicles can now locate charging stations easily, thanks to Google Maps

Now owners can also filter results based on the type of plugs available, Android Police notes.

Soon, Google Maps to help you walk home safely by showing well-lit paths

As discovered by XDA Developers, the new feature called 'Lighting' will help users identify streets that are brightly lit.

Google starts rolling out incognito mode for Google Maps on Android devices

The new mode was first announced four months ago at Google IO, and has now started to land on smartphones globally

How to review and download all data related to your Google account

Google has a provision that allows you to review Google product settings and gives you the option to download all the data related to a Google account as one single file. Here are the steps

Google Maps gets 3 India-first features, to show dining offers and more

The Offer feature is being launched in partnership with online table reservation company EazyDiner

Google Maps may soon alert you if your taxi driver goes off-route

The feature would notify users everytime their cab gets sidetracked from the intended course by 500 metres

Millions of business listings on Google Maps filled with fake addresses

Google's failure to eliminate phony listings puts legitimate businesses at the risk of threats and blackmail by competitors or con artists

Stay safer: How Google Maps will alert you when your cab goes off route

Earlier in June, the feature was being tested exclusively in India

Auto-rickshaw travel in Delhi just got simpler, thanks to Google Maps

The new Auto-rickshaw feature will reflect fares based on the official fare model shared by the Delhi Traffic Police, Google said

Google Maps not only about navigating: Here's how it's innovating for India

The two-wheeler mode in Google maps comes to India first as 70% of all the vehicles registered in the country are two wheelers