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The last thing you need to know is that Google Maps does not show property lines in all areas. You should check to verify if they are available to you, but they are likely unavailable in many rural areas . However inaccurate or misleading Google Maps can be, it does serve as a great point […]

Google maps All of Google’s branded features are protected by applicable trademark, copyright and other intellectual property laws. Depending on how and what feature you would like to reuse in your work, permission may need to be sought from Google first. Are google maps copyrighted? , and learn more. Yes, Google Maps and all other […]

If you live in a rural or remote area, it may take years for Google to send anyone to update your Street View. In residential areas, images are usually updated every two to three years. Google maintains an interactive map showing where it has collected Street View data and where it will be driving next. […]

Google Maps essentially uses two Graph algorithms – Dijkstra’s algorithm and A* algorithm, to calculate the shortest distance from point A (Source) to point B (destination). A graph data structure is essentially a collection of nodes that are defined by edges and vertices. We want to reach the target cell (if possible) from the starting […]

Google Maps does not report the exact elevation for all areas. You’ll only be able to find an estimate when you’re viewing a mountainous area. You can also drag the map around with the mouse until you’ve found the right spot. Click the ≡ menu. You can find your elevation on Google Maps by turning […]

If you don’t use a Bluetooth headset and have Google Maps ‘talk’ through your phone’s speaker or wired earbuds, you might want to disable the Play voice over Bluetooth option. In fact, a few users reported that disabling this feature actually resolved the problem. How to fix Google Maps is not talking issue? Unmuting voice […]

The API is available for developers that have a free Google Maps API key. Usage of the API is not strictly free, but they do offer $200 of free monthly usage for most users. The pricing scales to fit your particular needs and you are only charged for your API usage. The Google Maps API […]

Google Maps is our trick to navigating the trail but you will need to know a few tricks. Read on to find out 5 ways to use your smartphones as a GPS app while hiking or backpacking. One of the next things we wondered was; can you use USB GPS with Google Maps on a […]

Map or draw a route using our Google Maps Pedometer to measure the distance of a run, walk or cycle. Find your location by clicking the arrow icon or by entering an address to begin. Alternatively zoom and drag the map using the map controls to pinpoint the start of your route. Draw your walking, […]

According to the Google Earth blog, Google Earth updates about once a month. However, this doesn’t mean that every image is updated once a month – far from it. In fact, the average map data is between one and three years old. What we do know is the following: There is no specific frequency for […]