For years, Google Maps has been the default platform. Still, its pricing structure has prompted many tech teams, from Seattle’s thriving startups to emerging hubs across the Pacific Northwest, to seek ...

Rahul Naskar has years of experience writing news and features related to Android, phones, and apps. Outside the tech world, he follows global events and developments shaping the world of geopolitics.

Google Maps will get a nifty new upgrade with the continued rollout of the Material 3 (M3) Expressive update, the Android creator’s new visual identity that it’s slowly pushing to its suite of apps.

Today is the 21st birthday of Google Maps. Here is a detailed article comparing the 2005 launch to its 2026 dominance with AI incorporation.