
Google Search will now take you on a 'carousel' ride
19 Jun, 2013, 4:13 pm IST Nishtha Kanal
Web services
The next time you search for Italian eateries in your area, Google will sweep you off for a carousel ride of sorts. Google is giving its search results page an More

Forecast predicts a big payoff for Google's mobile advertising
14 Jun, 2013, 9:53 am IST
General
Google will sell more mobile advertising than the rest of its rivals combined for the second straight year, according to a new forecast that highlights the expansion of the Internet search leader's moneymaking prowess... More

Apple ditches Google; partners with Bing for Siri search
12 Jun, 2013, 4:47 pm IST Nishtha Kanal
iOS
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Microsoft’s pet search engine Bing has replaced Google Search as the brain behind Siri in iOS 7. Besides a brand new look, sound and capabilities, Siri is getting a brand new search engine too... More

Google gives sneak preview of improved ocean map in Google Earth and Maps
11 Jun, 2013, 5:12 pm IST tech2 News Staff
iOS
Guys at Google are working at delivering a better ocean map in Google Earth and Maps, and they have now given us a sneak preview of their work so far. In More

Google finalising $1.3 billion deal for mapping company Waze
11 Jun, 2013, 10:02 am IST
iOS
Google is finalising a deal to acquire online mapping company Waze for $1.3 billion, according to a source familiar with the matter.... More

Google close to buying Israeli mapping start-up Waze
10 Jun, 2013, 8:54 am IST
iOS
Google is close to buying Waze for $1.3 billion, an Israeli newspaper reported on Sunday, potentially trumping rival offers for the Israeli mapping start-up.... More

Google debuts Maps Engine API to help enterprises create custom maps
06 Jun, 2013, 2:36 pm IST tech2 News Staff
Web apps
In order to help developers create accurate custom maps for enterprises, Google has announced the Google Maps Engine API. Using this API, developers will be More

Learn Mapping with Google with this online course
29 May, 2013, 2:14 pm IST Nishtha Kanal
Web apps
Google wants you to be able to make optimum use of its mapping technology. In order to help you create and share custom maps using its technology, Google has More

Microsoft and GlacierWorks bring the Everest Base Camp to your browser
29 May, 2013, 2:04 pm IST Anujeet Majumdar
Web apps
Mount Everest is a dream that many mountaineers across the globe aspire to complete. But, if a trip to Nepal is a bit out of your budget, you need not fret... More

Chinese man kidnapped 23 years ago finds parents thanks to Google Maps
19 May, 2013, 1:19 pm IST
Web apps
A 28-year-old Chinese man who was kidnapped 23 years ago and sold to a family 1,500 km from his home, has met up with his biological parents again thanks to Google Maps. More

Test your geography with 'Geoguessr'
16 May, 2013, 4:10 pm IST Anujeet Majumdar
Web apps
Google Maps gets redefined when a new online game checks to see if you really know your way around the world... More

Google unveils new redesigned Maps for iOS, Android and web
16 May, 2013, 12:07 am IST Shunal Doke
Web apps
Google has unveiled a completely new Maps app for Android, iOS and the web. The new version of the app has a completely redesigned interface. Google has opted More

Google Maps' revamped look leaks before Google I/O
15 May, 2013, 3:51 pm IST Nishtha Kanal
Web apps
Google had a little “oops” moment hours before the much awaited Google I/O event today. The sign-up page for “the new Google Maps” page More

BJP MP accuses Google of violating India's mapping laws
09 May, 2013, 4:33 pm IST Anuradha Shetty
Web apps
BJP MP Tarun Vijay has levelled a slew of allegations against Google India. Vijay has accused the search giant of violating India's mapping laws... More

New look for browser version of Google Maps on its way
08 May, 2013, 11:49 am IST Shunal Doke
Web apps
Word is out about an impending design overhaul of the web version of Google Maps. According to blog Google Operating System, the search giant might introduce the More

Gmail for iOS updated, lets you open links directly in YouTube, Google Maps, Chrome
07 May, 2013, 11:14 am IST Nishtha Kanal
Web apps
The native Gmail client for iOS has been updated to let you open links from your e-mail automatically in Chrome, YouTube and Google Maps. More

CBI may be handed Google Mapathon case
21 Apr, 2013, 10:39 am IST Nikhil Subramaniam
Web apps
The Google Mapathon case, which has caused quite a controversy in India, may be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)... More

Yahoo! reportedly in talks with Apple for deeper iOS integration
10 Apr, 2013, 6:22 pm IST Nishtha Kanal
Web apps
Yahoo! has reportedly commenced talks with Apple over deeper integration of the company’s apps and services in iOS devices. The companies are discussing. More

Google says its Mapathon contest is in line with Indian laws
08 Apr, 2013, 12:10 pm IST tech2 News Staff
Web apps
In response to the Survey of India's allegations of its Mapathon contest being against India's cartographical laws, Google recently stated that the contest was... More

Google's Mapathon India competition under Delhi police scanner
06 Apr, 2013, 3:56 pm IST tech2 News Staff
Web apps
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After BJP MP Tarun Vijay raised an alarm about Google's Mapathon event violating India's cartographical laws, Delhi Police are now investigating More
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