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May 24, 2016

Google Updates AdWords To Improve Location-Based Ad Products

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Google has made some significant changes to its AdWords platform, beefing up its local search ad products. The search giant is bringing local search ads to Google Maps, allowing brands to surface their local…

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Oct 20, 2015

Google Maps Now Lets You Search For Stops Mid-Route

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The latest update to the Google Maps Android app quietly added a new feature that lets users find places to stop along the current route. Now you can search for gas stations, restaurants, grocery stores, and more mid-route…

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Sep 8, 2015

Google Debuts App For User-Generated Panoramic Street Views

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Google has relaunched its old “Photo Sphere Camera” app as a new “Street View” app to further tap into user-generated 360-degree imagery to improve the overall Google Maps experience. The new app will allow users…

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Sep 4, 2015

Google Maps Ramps Up Hyperlocal Search With Curated Recommendation

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Google has added more curated recommendations to the “Explore” tab of Google Maps mobile app, continuing its efforts to beef up its hyperlocal search offerings. Available now in NYC, San Francisco, and…

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Nov 5, 2014

Redesigned Google Maps Boasts New Hyperlocal Features

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Earlier today Google unveiled the latest update of its Google Maps app for both iOS and Android. Revamped with a colorful new design that aligns with Google’s newly…

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Jul 10, 2014

The Importance Of Protecting Brand’s Digital Presence

A restaurant in D.C.-area has fallen victim to foul play of its business info listed on Google Map. The specialty meat restaurant Serbian Crown was forced to close due to its unreasonable business slump during the weekends, and they…

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Aug 20, 2013

Google Maps And Waze Share Features

Though Google bought Waze — the social mapping, traffic, and navigation app — some time ago, the two are now sharing their respective features for the first time. The Google Maps app for iOS and Android will feature real-time incident reports from Waze users in…

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Jul 10, 2013

Google Maps Update Includes Discovery Feature

Today, version 7 of Google maps was launched, boasting a new discovery feature, as well as enhanced navigation. The new update is cleaner and faster, and allows you to discover nearby places to eat, drink, and shop by simply tapping the search box…

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May 30, 2013

Waze Integrates Facebook Event Navigatio

The crowd-sourced directions provider today proved that it’s showing Facebook exactly what it’s missing. Before, users had to sift through Facebook to find the event, copy and paste the data into Google maps, and follow Google’s direction. Now, if you RSVP to…

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Dec 14, 2012

Google Maps For iOS Hands-On

Apple continued its mapping walk of shame yesterday as Google Maps rocketed to the top free app spot in the app store on its first night. The lesson to be learned here is that while you may want to crush your competitors and limit their real estate on your device, you better be…