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2026
Google Maps adds fuel prices in the UK using government Fuel Finder data
From Thursday 8 October 2026, Google Maps began displaying UK forecourt locations and fuel prices in search results, using data supplied via the government's Fuel Finder scheme, to help motorists find cheaper petrol and diesel as fuel costs soar. Google said it would check the data independently and would only display prices it has high confidence are up to date.
2022
U.S. Justice Department renews scrutiny of Google Maps
According to two people familiar with the matter, the U.S. Justice Department renewed its focus on an investigation into whether Google illegally bundled Google Maps with other Google software in a way that could stifle competition. The investigation was first reported in late 2020, and investigators had recently resumed inquiries.
2022
Google releases Google Maps version 6.1 for iOS
Google released version 6.1 of Google Maps for iOS, available to download from the App Store; the article says a changelog was not provided.
2021
Google Maps adds fuel-efficient route suggestions in the US
Google Maps began showing users in the US which driving routes are the most fuel-efficient. When the most fuel-efficient route is also the fastest, the app defaults to that route.
2021
Google Maps version 5.79 update
Google Maps released version 5.79 for iPhone and CarPlay. The article says the update has no changelog and reports that it appeared to resolve intermittent navigation interruptions on CarPlay running iOS 15.
2021
Google Maps update 5.75 for iPhone and CarPlay
Google Maps received version 5.75 on iPhone and CarPlay. The article reports that the update sometimes leaves the app stuck in dark mode in the author’s tests.
2021
Waymo and Google Maps partner to offer autonomous rides
Waymo said it partnered with Google Maps to let users book fully autonomous ride-hailing services through the app.
2021
Google Maps reported to show inaccurate Queensland information
A report described inaccuracies in Google Maps in parts of outback Queensland, including Eromanga being shown about 85 kilometers from its actual location. Local officials also criticized outdated Street View imagery and delays in correcting locations.
2021
Google Maps begins accounting for railroad crossings in travel times
Google Maps began providing travel-time adjustments that take railroad crossings into account; the feature was described as part of a gradual rollout and may not be available everywhere.
2021
ParkMobile parking payments added to Google Maps
ParkMobile announced a new solution enabling users to pay for parking from Google Maps. The feature started rolling out on Android on the announcement date, with iOS availability planned for later.
2021
Google agrees to pay €1.1 million in France over hotel ratings
Google agreed to pay €1.1 million to the French government over hotel ratings generated by Google Maps using its own scoring system instead of official tourism-department data. The report says the system violated French law.
2020
Google launches Assistant driving mode in Maps
Google launched the new Google Assistant driving mode in Maps for Android users in the United States. The mode supports alerts for incoming calls, reading text messages aloud, and music controls within Google Maps.
2020
Google Maps adds COVID-19 and order-status features
Google announced an update to Google Maps, including new information in its COVID layer, real-time transit-line busyness, and live delivery status for takeout and delivery orders in six countries.
2020
Google Maps announces end-to-end bikeshare navigation update
Google Maps announced an update combining walking and cycling directions for end-to-end navigation between docked bikeshare locations. The feature was scheduled to roll out over the following weeks in 10 cities.
2020
Google Maps adds traffic-light icons
Images reported in the article indicate that Google Maps is adding traffic-light icons to its map display; the article says they are not yet included in navigation instructions.
2020
Google adds COVID-19 information and assistance features in India
Google added COVID-19-related information and assistance features in India, including search results for food and night shelters, access to shelter information through Google Maps and Google Assistant, and local grocery information in Maps. The article also reports COVID-19 Community Mobility Reports published by Google.
2020
Google enhances search for food and night shelters
Google enhanced its search features so people in several Indian cities could locate food and night shelters through Google Search, Google Maps or Google Assistant. The article says information for 30 cities was available and that details for Chennai and other major cities in Tamil Nadu were still being updated.
2019
Google announces Incognito Mode for Maps
Google announced an Incognito Mode update for Maps. Google said that activity on the device, including places users search for, would not be saved to their Google Account or used to personalize their Maps experience.
2019
Google announces privacy feature updates for Maps, YouTube and Assistant
Google announced privacy feature updates for Google Maps, YouTube and Google Assistant. The announced plans include Incognito Mode for Maps, automated YouTube history deletion, and voice-command deletion options for Assistant activity; the source describes these features as rolling out in the future.
2019
Google rolls out updated privacy tools
Google was rolling out tools that let YouTube users automatically delete search and viewing histories, let Google Maps users use an incognito mode, and let people delete Google Assistant voice histories by voice command. Google also added a way to check passwords using a password manager.