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28Jun By PriyankaNo Comments

INDIA

Google Maps launches ‘Stay Safer’ feature in India

Google Maps has introduced an India-first 'Stay Safer' feature for users that will alert and notify users traveling in taxis and auto-rickshaws when their vehicle goes off-route. The feature will also allow users to share the live status of their trips with family and friends, Google said in a statement. Indian users will be able to use the new feature on their Android phones with the latest version of Google Maps, it added. "Through our extensive research across India, we found that a lot of people limit their mobility due to safety-related concerns. To address this, we are launching another India-first feature that will deliver a more relevant and reliable experience to our users," Google Maps Product Manager Amanda Bishop said. She added that the company is committed to brin...

Google Maps to Show Nearby Lime Bikes and Scooters in 13 Locations

14Dec By Gauri SinghNo Comments

Automobile, News

Google Maps to Show Nearby Lime Bikes and Scooters in 13 Locations

The technology giant Google has partnered with scooter hiring company Lime to show nearby bikes and scooters in 13 cities worldwide. If there’s a Lime vehicle available nearby, Google Maps will show you how long it will take to get to the vehicle, the estimated price of the ride and total journey time. Similar to the Uber integration in Google Maps, tapping on Lime will open the Lime app. If you don’t have it installed, you’ll be directed to the Apple App or Google Play store. This is now live in Auckland, New Zealand, Austin, Texas, Baltimore, Md., Brisbane, Australia, Dallas, Texas, Indianapolis, Ind., Los Angeles, Calif., San Diego, Calif., Oakland, Calif., San Jose, Calif., San Antonio, Texas, Scottsdale, Ariz. and Seattle, Wash. Google says additional cities are in the works. ...

Now You Can Find Places with No Addresses on Google Maps!!

2Apr By Lavina TolaniNo Comments

Tech

Now You Can Find Places with No Addresses on Google Maps!!

In an attempt to make its Map Application more relevant to users, Google has rolled out a series of new features that would enable better navigation experience for users.Google Maps has extended its language support for the voice that now includes Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu and a support for plus codes to let you find places with no addresses too. Beginning with, what are Plus Codes? Plus code, also known as "Open location code" is a way of identifying places that do not have addresses. It is a geocode system developed by Google that involves representing an area with a combination of local and area codes to anonymous places. With the new update, a user can generate a plus code and share it across multiple platforms using e-mail, messaging or social media....

Competition Commission of India Imposes Rs 136 Crore Fine on Search Giant Google

9Feb By RishabhNo Comments

News

Competition Commission of India Imposes Rs 136 Crore Fine on Search Giant Google

Competition Commission, the statutory body of India, has imposed a fine of Rs 136 crore (around $ 21.1 million) after finding it guilty of abusing its dominant position in India. The amount of penalty charges is equivalent to about 5 percent of Google's revenue from India. What is the case all about? The case was filed back in 2012 by Matrimony.com, former Bharat Matrimony (Case No. 7), and Consumer Unity & Trust Society (Case No. 30), when they complained the watchdog CCI about Google's about Google's anti-competitive behavior. Alphabet Inc's search giant provides online search services and advertisement space- AdWords and AdSense. The complaints submitted to the CCI focused on Google's biased search results, in which it was favoring Google's own services and partners, ...