Why does the blue dot on Google Maps keep changing sizes?

If your Google Maps blue dot keeps ballooning and shrinking while you're trying to navigate, there's a specific cause behind ...

I tried this hidden Google Maps trick in Android Auto; now every drive feels smarter

Android Auto already does the basics well. It shows my route, plays my music, reads my messages, and keeps the phone out of ...
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Google Maps now tells non-Tesla EV drivers if a Supercharger will be full on arrival

Recharging on road trips will get a lot easier for people driving non-Tesla EVs. On June 25, Tesla announced on X that it is rolling out a feature on Google Maps for eligible EVs that shows drivers ...
TaxiPoint

How Google Maps technology is helping transform taxi and private hire services

Google Maps has developed into far more than a navigation app. For today’s taxi and private hire (PHV) operators, it offers a ...
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How to Clear Your Google Maps Search History in 2026 (Full Guide With Screenshots)

Clearing Google Maps search history is quick and easy on mobile or desktop. Use the main menu to delete searches, enable auto-delete, or use Incognito mode. Clearing your Google Maps search history ...

Google kills Tenor GIF API, forcing changes at X, Discord, and more

Google is so famous for killing products that there’s a whole virtual graveyard you can explore. Google’s latest shutdown now ...
Android Police

This buried Google Maps location option fixed my most frustrating power issue

Oluwaniyi Raji is a tech content specialist who covers consumer technology, software, and digital tools. He has published over 300 articles for outlets including BGR (Boy Genius Report), MakeUseOf, ...

Azure Maps Gen1 Pricing Customers To Be Migrated To Gen2 Pricing in September 2026, A 9x Cost Increase

OnTerra Systems, a licensed reseller and technical services company specializing in web mapping and geospatial solutions, today issued a reminder to organizations currently operating under Microsoft ...