When I was 5, our family moved from New York City to the countryside outside of the city. My brother and I were the only kids of Asian descent in our elementary school. Our father was born in Yamaguchi, Japan to a Japanese mother and American father, a…
Googlers for climate: meet Lisa Arendt
Based in Zürich, Lisa is Product Partnerships Manager for Maps. She helps partners to integrate their charging station locations into Google Maps, which makes recharging as seamless as possible for e-drivers.And by seamless, she means that charging sho…
Google Maps is getting a new function that will make you see the world differently
On this last Wednesday of July, Google unveils a new feature in Google Maps with some ” photorealistic aerial views “. Nearly 100 landmarks will […]
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Three new Maps updates to help plan your next adventure
Who’s got those summertime feelings? If the warmer months have you feeling extra inspired — and excited — to get outside and explore with friends, Google Maps can help you transform the way you coordinate plans and stay connected this summer and beyond…
I’m excellent at planning vacations — steal my tips
I once read that the happiest part of traveling is the planning, and I couldn’t agree more. Before I board a plane, I spend hours researching and documenting the what, where and how of my vacation. Over the past two years I’ve traveled far less than us…
Inside Scoop: National Ice Cream Day with Google Maps
What better way to beat the hot summer heat than with ice cream? We’re not the only ones who crave this sweet treat. In fact, of all the dishes searched on Google Maps in the U.S., ice cream is the second most-searched. So with National Ice Cream Day o…
Discovering the new Plans in France: detailed map, 360° view, AR itinerary…
If you haven’t opened Maps in a long time, now is the time to give it a second chance. Apple has just officially rolled out […]
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The new cartography of Plans and Look Around arrive in France
Apple is in the process of widely deploying its new mapping in France. It started quite discreetly at the end of May, but there obviously […]
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Taking pride in our businesses
A couple of years ago, my partner and I moved to Kentucky, not knowing anyone in the state. Before moving, I extensively researched local websites and online magazines, trying to understand the neighborhoods and get a sense of the community. Somewhere …
5 of our favorite Android widget features
Widgets are a simple way to personalize any Home screen, putting the information that’s most important to you — your inbox, the weather, your to-do list or even a photo of your dog — front and center.With the upcoming launch of the nearby traffic widge…