Google Maps Location Data to Be Stored on Your Device, Not the Cloud If you later choose a cloud backup for your location history, it will be encrypted end-to-end so no one, not even Google, can ...

In today's day and age, it can feel almost impossible to keep anything private, such as your whereabouts, and we're often at the mercy of companies to take actionable steps to do so. To that end, ...

Google Maps can accurately detect your location, but only if you calibrate the app correctly. While calibration may not be necessary to plan long trips across countries, getting accurate directions ...

Navigation apps like Google Maps only work as intended if the device you're using does one basic thing well: locate you, the user, accurately. If a navigation app can't find you, it can lead to all ...

Location history data in Google Maps will soon be stored directly on user devices. Google itself will no longer have access to the data. This also means law enforcement won't be able to request it ...

Google Maps has been around for quite some time now, and one of its most useful features called Street View gives a virtual view of your home's own curb appeal making it feel like you are there in ...

Google Maps has changed how we navigate the world. Its desktop and mobile navigation apps have become more than just a way to get from point A to B via car, public transportation, or on foot: The ...

Plenty of mobile apps let you share your location with your friends and family, and it's a great feature to use when meeting people or for added peace of mind during a trip. Google Maps is one of ...

With the launch of the Pixel 10 series, both Find Hub and Google Maps now support satellite-based live location sharing. Pixel 10 users can send their live location even without cellular coverage, ...