Google lets users get social with Maps
Google is moving to make Maps more than just about getting to your destination. Maps is getting social.
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New ads in Google Maps might suggest a pit stop at McDonalds
Later this year, Google Maps users will start seeing new ads as they're driving down the road and planning trips using its mobile app.
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Nokia reaches deal to sell Here business to Audi, BMW Group and Daimler
Nokia has reached an agreement to sell its Here mapping and location services business to an automotive industry consortium consisting of Audi, BMW Group and Daimler, in a deal that gives the business an enterprise value of €2.8 billion (US$3.1 billion).
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Nokia Here said to be snatched up by Audi, BMW and Daimler for US$2.7B
Audi, BMW and Daimler will jointly purchase Nokia's Here digital mapping service for roughly $2.7 billion, and they plan to invite other auto makers to take a stake in the company as well, according to reports published on Tuesday.
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Google to reopen Maps editing tool after closing it due to abuse
After halting the service due to an influx of spam, Google is ready to open Map Maker again, with changes that hand much of the control back to users.