10 Google Maps settings I immediately change on every new phone - and why

Google Maps is great right after install, but I like to tighten my privacy and enable a few features to make it better.

Google Maps for CarPlay Getting Gemini AI

The Google Maps app for CarPlay could soon include support for Gemini, based on code that MacRumors found in the Google Maps ...

Google Drops FAQ Rich Results From Search

Google deprecated FAQ rich results, completing a removal that started years ago. FAQ rich results were already restricted for ...
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Google Maps Card for Home Assistant

NEW (v4.0.0): Dedicated FlightRadar panel + airport arrivals/departures table + Add/Remove Flight directly on the map via right click button Directions API Route calculation, alternatives, duration & ...

Google Chrome may have silently installed 4GB AI model on your computer. Here's how to check

Reporting from May 2026 accurately claimed that Google Chrome silently installed a 4-gigabyte artificial intelligence model ...