Update: July 8, 2024 (4:35 PM ET): A Google spokesperson has reached out to Android Authority and provided the following statement: Promoted pins in navigation are not new – they let people see ...

Google Maps is a widely used tool for getting around, but one user spotted what was thought to be a new ad format where ads pop up during navigation to recommend a “quick detour” – thankfully that’s ...

You can bookmark a location in seconds by dropping a pin in Google Maps. A pin brings up relevant information for that location. It also opens the door to useful ...