Stories about Google Maps

Google builds turn-by-turn navigation into Android 2.0
The next wave of Android-powered smartphones will include free turn-by-turn navigation software powered by Google Maps and Google Street View.
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Picasa desktop software gets facial recognition
The desktop companion for Google’s Picasa online photo album software now sports facial recognition and geotagging in Google Maps.
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LIVE BUSHFIRE MAPS: follow the fires online
If you or your friends/family are in Victoria, you can now check an up-to-the-minute live map of the bushfires created by Google employees.
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Google public transport launches in Adelaide, Perth
Google Maps has added public transport info in several capital cities, but Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane are still out in the cold
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Yellow Pages to be merged with Google Maps
Telstra will close down its little-used search engine and merge its data with Google Maps. And not a moment too soon. Several years late, in fact.
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Australia's Great Barrier Reef now on Google Maps
In a world first, Google has added the first large scale marine environment to its online mapping service, Australia's Great Barrier Reef.
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Grand Theft Google: drive the world's cities
Ever wanted to hoon around the world's major cities without getting a ticket? Thanks to a new driving simulator and Google Maps, you can do exactly that.
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Why we should be afraid of Google Streetview
OPINION | Google's Streetview, just launched in Australia and Japan, is creeping a lot of people out. And it should. Something's just not right.
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Top 10 things NOT to do with Google Street View
Bluescreen | How to get arrested for stalking, spot who's growing pot and then finally assaulted by that nice "girl" you met online -- all from the comfort of your chair!
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Google cameras reveal Australian streets
Australia is one of the first countries outside North America to get Google's amazing street-view photography. But this time, Google promises your privacy is safe...
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TomTom joins forces with Google and iPhone
Sat-nav leader TomTom is now in bed with Google Maps and Apple iPhone. So are they good lovers?
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Telstra relaunches Whereis: more Google Maps-like
Telstra's new Whereis site is packed with improvements over its often derided, clunky predecessor.
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