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Google announced new updates on Local Guides program in Google Maps

Google announced the new updates on Local Guides in Google Maps including new reward system that allows the users to earn points that may ultimately win them seats to Guides' inaugural summit in 2016.

Uber signs multi-year digital mapping deal with TomTom

Uber has signed a global multi-year deal with Dutch mapping company, TomTom. Uber will use maps and traffic data from TomTom on its navigation for Uber drivers.

Google Maps Offline Navigation Gives More Convenience to Users

Google Maps mobile application adds offline navigation as a new feature. This benefits user that navigate through smartphone without cellular connection, such as travellers in dead zone or area with slow Internet connection.

New version of Google Maps gets offline navigations

A new version of Google Maps allows users to download maps on the specific areas so they can get directions even without Internet connectivity. The new version is only available for Android and soon to be available for iOS.

Google maps now lets users add stops, compare gas prices

Google recently announced that it will roll out two new additions for their Google Maps app that will allow users to put a stop in their route and another will give them the gas prices closest to their current route.

Google Maps is not just for navigation, now it can suggest places for lunch ala Foursquare

Google Maps releases new update today for users in US and UK featuring more personalized restaurant recommendations.

Night navigation with Google Maps now made easier, safer

Google has added a new feature called 'Night Mode' that enables users to navigate through the routes during the night time without suffering from eye strain or temporary blindness due to a phone's bright light.

iOS 9 to defend Apple’s title as ‘most valuable brand’; Google arms Android M to regain it

Apple gained the title as the world’s “most valuable brand” this year. However, it seems Google is set to retrieve this title by the release of Android M as well as the rumored roll out of two Google Nexus devices, similar to Apple’s upcoming iPhone 6s product lines. But are these enough?

HBO Now will be available on Google Play Store

By the end of June or July, HBO Now will be available on Android users through Google Play Store. Being a standalone service, it does not require a pay-tv subscription.

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Belgian Billionaire Shukhrat Ibragimov Puts Private Jet on Market for $46m

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