First launched in 2005, Google Maps has helped hundreds of millions of people plot billions of trips worldwide. It’s one of the most indispensable Internet services available: more than 54% of all ...

Google has updated and rolled out the new map pin design for the local pack search results. Sergey Alakov spotted the test and then the rollout and I personally see the new map pins myself. Here is a ...

Google is testing a new shape and maybe colors for the map pins they use in Google Search and Google Maps. The new shape is less of a pin/diamond shape and more of a circle shape. I spotted this ...

Dropping a pin to highlight a location is a key feature of the Google Maps experience. Yet it's easy to lose track of that pin. Especially when you're using the Android or iPhone version of the app.

A shimmering manifestation of the iconic Google Maps pin goes up on the side of a building to mark the location of a street art exhibition. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech ...

The user experience is one of the most essential parts of any platform, and this is no less true for travel apps and websites. After all, travel sites are designed to make life easier for users, with ...