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Google Maps' location-tracking feature, known as Timeline, is undergoing a major update. Previously, Google announced plans to shift this data to local storage. Now, the company is sending out ...
Google Maps Navigation is a mobile application developed by Google for the Android and iOS operating systems that later integrated into the Google Maps mobile app. The application uses an Internet connection to a GPS navigation system to provide turn-by-turn voice-guided instructions on how to arrive at a given destination. [1]
The Google Maps apps for iOS and Android have many of the same features, including turn-by-turn navigation, street view, and public transit information. [211] [212] Turn-by-turn navigation was originally announced by Google as a separate beta testing app exclusive to Android 2.0 devices in October 2009.
Google Maps was the default mapping app in iOS from the first generation iPhone in 2007. [9] In late 2009, tensions between Google and Apple started when the Android version of Google Maps featured turn-by-turn navigation, a feature which the iOS version lacked.
The Data Transfer Project (DTP) is an open-source initiative which features data portability between multiple online platforms. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] The project was launched and introduced by Google on July 20, 2018, and has currently partnered with Facebook , Microsoft , Twitter , [ 4 ] [ 5 ] and Apple .
Maps.me, a free offline and open-source app for Android and iOS [14] Mapy.cz, a free online and offline navigation app for Android, iOS and Windows [15] Organic Maps, a free and open-source offline map and navigation app for Android, iOS, iPadOS, macOS and Linux [16] OsmAnd, a free online and offline navigation app for Android, Fire OS and iOS [17]
Google Calendar is a time-management and scheduling calendar service developed by Google.It was created by Mike Samuel as part of his 20% project at Google. [5] [6] It became available in beta release April 13, 2006, and in general release in July 2009, on the web and as mobile apps for the Android and iOS platforms.
This is a list of mobile apps developed by Google for its Android operating system. All of these apps are available for free from the Google Play Store, although some may be incompatible with certain devices (even though they may still function from an APK file) and some apps are only available on Pixel and/or Nexus devices.