Alibaba’s Amap rides China car boom in challenge to Google Maps

Alibaba’s mapping arm is expanding overseas, positioning itself as a key partner for Chinese carmakers accelerating into ...

Google Maps now has competition as Alibaba’s Amap expands to 170 countries with smarter AI maps

Alibaba’s Amap is going global to challenge Google Maps, expanding to over 170 countries with smarter AI-powered navigation ...
Gizmodo

How to Access Google in China: In-Depth Guide

Best VPN for 2025: Our Top 10 Favorite VPN Services How to Access Google in China: In-Depth Guide If you’re planning a trip to China, you might be surprised to find that Google and its many services ...
Newsweek

Beijing Responds to Google Label in South China Sea

China has pushed back against Google Maps labeling the western stretch of the South China Sea as the "West Philippine Sea." Newsweek has contacted Google and the Chinese Foreign Ministry for comment ...

You can chat with Google Maps now, thanks to this big AI upgrade - how it works

On Wednesday, the company launched four upgrades to Google Maps that make it easier for users to get where they want to go, including new multimodal features, such as conversational natural language ...

Gemini AI to transform Google Maps into a more conversational experience

Google Maps is heading in a new direction with artificial intelligence sitting in the passenger's seat. Fueled by Google's ...
Reuters

Google placates India, China with different map versions

Google has hit upon an interesting way of placating both China and India over the way its map application displays Arunachal Pradesh, a region whose ownership is disputed by the two countries. The ...