In the world of digital maps, distance is king. Distance (proximity) has become an explicit ranking signal for mobile search on Google. But for many, time is the more important variable — it’s a kind ...

Google today released a set of improvements to the Google Maps APIs for developers looking to use transit directions in their Android apps. Specifically, users can now receive fare info where ...

Google Maps is easily one of the must-have mobile apps that you need to install when setting up a new phone, whether it's iPhone or Android. It'll help do more for you than help navigate your ...

A behind-the-scenes blog about research methods at Pew Research Center. For our latest findings, visit pewresearch.org. Geocoding is the process of mapping an address or a location name to a point on ...

An underrated feature in Google Maps is the ability to measure the distance between two or more points. It can aid tremendously with planning, whether you’re aiming to walk or go on a road trip.

Measuring distances “as the crow flies” on Google Maps just got easier with a hidden feature in the mobile app. While most users rely on Google Maps for navigation routes, this direct line measurement ...

I suddenly got the idea of re-coating a garage roof while at Yorktowne Roofing & Siding Inc., but I hadn't taken any measurements for square footage of coverage so I used this free handy Android app ...