I'm a frequent solo traveler who has ventured alone around seven countries. To stay safe while traveling alone, my top tip is to make a custom Google Map of all your stops. Then, share your map, ...

Last fall, a little-known Google Maps feature went viral for letting users get a glimpse of lost loved ones, old family pets, childhood homes, and even their younger selves. Those memories are getting ...

Ever wondered what your hometown looked like centuries ago? Thanks to a hidden feature in Google Earth, you can now step back ...

“I have an 18-month-old kid, so for the first time I’ve been thinking about schools and where we should live and should we buy a house,” says Hashemi, CEO of the online mapping platform Felt.

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See how places looked in the past. See how places looked in the past. There’s a lot to explore in Google Maps, ...

With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google and writes about iPhone and Android features, privacy and security settings, and more. As the holidays approach, millions of ...