Here are a few ways you can make use of the navigation platform to change the way you plan and experience travel this December - whether you’re driving, walking, biking or using public transport. FULL STORY >

Plus Codes are simple, easy to use digital addresses derived from latitude and longitude coordinates FULL STORY >

Google's annual developer conference is underway, with a closer look at Android P, Google Assistant enhancements and more on show. These were the six biggest announcements. FULL STORY >

Remember those carefree days of Pokémon Go? Expect more of these augmented reality games in future thanks to Google Maps. The company has announced that the Google Maps APIs are now available for game developers to help build virtual worlds. FULL STORY >

The company reportedly has 20 Street View certified 360-degree cameras on the way. FULL STORY >

Now you can save the location of your parking spot on Google Maps, hopefully making finding it again a bit easier. FULL STORY >

IBM has announced that its entrepreneur programme is gaining momentum in South Africa, with the company noting that it is driving innovation in the South African start-up community. The programme has helped produce a new vehicle alert system and mobile application... FULL STORY >

Google has announced that, as of today, Google Maps will be rolling out worldwide for the iPhone. FULL STORY >

Following the launch of Street View in South Africa just before the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Botswana will become only the second African country to be integrated on Street View. FULL STORY >

Google today announced that Google Map Maker will be available locally. FULL STORY >

Web search giant Google makes the latest version (6.5) of Google Maps for Android available to mobile users. FULL STORY >

Search giant Google announces the local availability of Google Maps Navigation (Beta), meaning South Africans will be able to utilise this service to guide them to their destinations. FULL STORY >

Google announces the release of the latest version 5.7 of Google Maps for Android, bringing turn-by-turn Transit Navigation in beta form to the navigation app. FULL STORY >

Google brings some new functions to Google Maps for Android via version 5.3. FULL STORY >

This week in the Tech News Round-up: A former Nicaraguan military commander is seeking to make an error on Google Maps the scapegoat for his forces incursion in Costa Rica, whilst Samsung's Galaxy Tab might be upgraded to newer... FULL STORY >