Tag: Google Maps
Google Maps Releases New Electric Vehicle Location Feature
Google Maps GOOG -0.89%↓ last week rolled out an updated version for Android and iPhone that is packed with new features, including the ability to search for electric vehicle stations with fast...
Google To Pay $391.5 Million in Massive Location Tracking Probe
The settlement with 40 states is the largest multistate privacy payout in US history.
In the largest privacy settlement of its kind, Google GOOG -0.08%↓ has agreed to pay $391.5 million...
Google Wins Antitrust Lawsuit Over Maps Monopoly Allegations
Judge says plaintiffs have 30 days to refile proposed class action lawsuit.
Alphabet Inc. GOOG 1.81%↑ grabbed an initial victory in court against antitrust litigation that alleged its Google...
Google Will Pay $85 Million To Settle Location Data Lawsuit
Arizona contends the tech giant used location data without consumer's permission.
Google GOOG -0.44%↓ has agreed to pay Arizona $85 million to settle a lawsuit that alleged the...
Google Maps Rolls Out Three New Features
Facing competition from Instagram (see our “Other Location News” briefs below) and other companies with detailed search capability, Google Maps GOOG 1.91%↑ launched three new features this week: detailed cycling...
Google Maps Rolls Out Immersive View
Immersive View allows users to see a venue, with weather information, before they go...
Saying advances in 3D mapping have made it evolve, Google Maps has launched...
U.S. Justice Department Stepping Up Google Maps Probe
Probe originated in late 2020
The U.S. Justice Department is stepping up a Google Maps probe to see if the company is promoting monopolistic practices in its mapping business...
Trimble and Qualcomm Introduce Meter-Level Accuracy for Smartphones
Partnership Builds on 2019 Automotive Agreement
More Android smartphones will benefit from location through Trimble and Qualcomm Technologies’ announcement this week that they are integrating Trimble RTX GNSS technology...
Google Launches Last Mile Fleet Solution and Fleet Routing API
Hoping to help fleet operators optimize delivery operations, Google announced the launch of Last Mile Fleet Solution from its Google Maps Platform. The company also launched its Cloud Fleet...
New Apple 3D Maps Rolled Out in Four Cities
Enhanced 3D Apple Maps, in the new iOS 15 operating system, are now available in London, Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco. The new...