Google appears to be testing a new pop-up ad format during navigation that advertises a "quick detour" for nearby locations.

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. NEW YORK, N.Y. (PIX11) — One New Yorker is ...

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 ...

A new bug that's seemingly becoming more widespread following a recent update has Google Maps telling users that their active routes are faster without rerouting or suggesting alternate routes. One of ...