Google loves to make our life as easy as possible. With Google Music and Google Maps both offering offline support, it was only a matter of time before Google made the move to do the same thing for Google Docs. With today’s update you will finally be able to set documents to b available offline [...]

On March 11, 2011, Japan experienced a devastating 8.9-magnitude earthquake, followed by a monstrous tsunami that brutalized much of northern Japan. The strongest earthquake in Japanese history, which caused billions in damage and resulted in the death of over 15,000 people, was also the fourth strongest earthquake in recorded history, and led to the Fukushima [...]

Just what would make Google Street View even more awesome than it already is? Well by putting M4A1 assault rifle pointing outward of course! A Dutch advertising agency called Pool Worldwide has turned Google Maps into a first-person shooter. Yes, if you head over their Google Shoot View website, you can have some fun pointing that [...]

Google Maps finally got a big enough update to move it from 5.X to 6.0.It sure has come along way since the G1. It has gone from a pretty cool map to Real-Time navigation for transit systems, walking, biking and driving. We have gone from flat maps from an aerial view to 3D maps with [...]

Google keeps at it, even on national holidays. They just released another update to their Google Maps service that adds in some pretty nifty features. Although the update isn’t as cool as the 3D building update was, today’s update does give you a chance to catch events that are currently happening around you. There is [...]

Google maps offers the end uses a plethora of features. Having access to view maps world wide on the convenience of your phone when ever you want is pretty nice. I often find myself just picking a random location and searching around the satellite image looking for anything cool. Then, if it is available, I’ll [...]

Today, Google has released a new version of Google Maps that appears to be pretty insignificant until you check the permissions they are asking for on your phone.  The update lists the changes as “Reduce app storage size”. Dig a little deeper into the permissions screen and you’ll see that they are now asking for NFC access.  So [...]

My Tracks has been around since the beginning of Android. I remember it was one of the first 10 applications I ever installed on my G1. Since then, it has been one app that has been transferred to every device since and one I never uninstall. That is saying a lot. There are probably only 20 apps [...]

I know I am a little late to the game on this one, but just in case you missed it last night, Google Maps was updated. This brings back the much loved “Bubble Button” feature, custom notifications for transit navigation, and transit navigation support for tablets. Those are a few good additions to the maps [...]

I love it when I see that “updates” icon hit the top left of my device. Running close to 300 apps on my phone currently, it could be for nearly any number of applications. It was nice to see a Google Maps update waiting for me. So what is new in the latest edition of [...]

A small update is now available for Google Map and while it’s nothing major, you may like the new addition. This new update changes you version number to 5.6.0 and adds a new option under the rate a restaurant which will allow you to make it as “Best ever.” On top of that restaurants awards [...]

Upon thumbing through the Android Market you may have noticed that you had an update (or maybe a few updates if you’re like me) available. Google Maps has been updated to version v5.5.0 bringing  a few feature tweaks. For those of you that haven’t already updated you’re missing out on: What’s in this version: Check [...]

Although the changes aren’t dramatic Google has released an update for their Google Maps applications, which adds a few new features geared toward making your locations searching a bit easier. The new updates will give Google Maps users the ability to view past location searches via their web search history which is stored for your [...]

Today Google released an update for the Navigation app in Google Maps. The changes implement a completely new method for rerouting no longer based on simply distance or preferences. Now when your phone’s GPS reevaluates your route it will consider traffic in its calculations. This is not to say that the fastest route as well [...]

Google has released another update to Google Maps for Android. The main focus in this update appears to be Google places and Google Latitude, which will help you connect the people you care about with the places you love, in their words. Post your reviews of places to Twitter. Ping latitude friends to ask them [...]