Phantom Island on Google Maps and Some Scientific Maps Doesn't Actually Exist

Phantom Island on Google Maps and Some Scientific Maps Doesn't Actually Exist

The large island marked in several maps isn't actually there

  • Web Blog
  • By Lucian Parfeni
  • November 22nd, 2012
Google Maps Creators Finally Have a Worthwhile Incentive, Badges

Google Maps Creators Finally Have a Worthwhile Incentive, Badges

Plenty of people around the world contribute to Google Maps

  • Web Blog
  • By Lucian Parfeni
  • November 22nd, 2012
Interior Maps Finally Available on the Desktop Google Maps Site

Interior Maps Finally Available on the Desktop Google Maps Site

Over 10,000 locations in several countries are available

5,000-Mile Walk Using Google Maps Alone

5,000-Mile Walk Using Google Maps Alone

The walking directions were used throughout the journey

Man Treks 5,000 Miles Across Asia, Using Google Maps – Video

Man Treks 5,000 Miles Across Asia, Using Google Maps – Video

Marine Sgt. Winston Fiore walked to raise money for charity

WSJ: Google Maps iOS App Is Coming with Turn-by-Turn Navigation

WSJ: Google Maps iOS App Is Coming with Turn-by-Turn Navigation

The Mountain View search giant is putting the finishing touches on the app

Yandex Maps Goes Global, No Match for Google or Even Apple Yet

Yandex Maps Goes Global, No Match for Google or Even Apple Yet

Yandex is venturing out of Russia, but the expansion is gradual

Google Doesn’t Think Apple Will Accept Their Maps App

Google Doesn’t Think Apple Will Accept Their Maps App

The search giant is only coding the app in ‘the unlikely event’ that it gets approved

Google Earth Outreach Helps Australian and New Zealand Conservation Efforts

Google Earth Outreach Helps Australian and New Zealand Conservation Efforts

The program provides free mapping tools to nonprofits

Google Releases First Satellite Images of Sandy's Aftermath

Google Releases First Satellite Images of Sandy's Aftermath

The imagery is available in Google Earth and on its crisis map

Google Maps for Android Now with Better Search Suggestions

Google Maps for Android Now with Better Search Suggestions

The new app flavor comes with an improved format for search suggestions

Android 4.2 Lets You Snap Street View Photos, Share Them on Google Maps

Android 4.2 Lets You Snap Street View Photos, Share Them on Google Maps

Google Maps just got a huge new source of 360 degree photos

Google's Hurricane Sandy Crisis Map Provides Crucial Information

Google's Hurricane Sandy Crisis Map Provides Crucial Information

The map displays shelter information, storm location and a lot of other useful information

Google Maps’ New Green World – a Massive Update to Terrain and Vegetation [Gallery]

Google Maps’ New Green World – a Massive Update to Terrain and Vegetation [Gallery]

Terrain and vegetation maps are now much more detailed

Google Takes the Human-Mounted Street View Trekker to the Grand Canyon

Google Takes the Human-Mounted Street View Trekker to the Grand Canyon

Prepare for some spectacular images from the remote location

Google Maps Adds 25 Million Buildings, to Make It Easier to Get Your Bearings

Google Maps Adds 25 Million Buildings, to Make It Easier to Get Your Bearings

Google has expanded the number of building footprints with a new automated algorithm

Google Maps Enables Companies to Track Vehicles, Employees Even Without GPS

Google Maps Enables Companies to Track Vehicles, Employees Even Without GPS

Two new APIs add a lot of functionality to Google Maps

 
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