What does the 'Z' symbol mean on Google Maps?

Of all the icons and symbols that you may come across in Google Maps, one that may confuse you is a recurring "Z" symbol.

7 Lesser-Known Google Account Settings You Should Change

Adjust your options for things like account recovery, ad personalization, and which parts of your Google profile are shared ...

Google Maps actually defaults to the slowest route now — here's how to fix it

Google Maps now defaults to fuel-efficient routes that can be slower. Disable this setting to get fastest navigation.
SlashGear

What That Leaf Symbol On Google Maps Actually Means

We find the most joy using our smartphones as social media machines, but our phones also handle mundane activities like communication and navigation. If you're on Android, you most likely default to ...
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How to Clear Your Google Maps Search History in 2026 (Full Guide With Screenshots)

Clearing Google Maps search history is quick and easy on mobile or desktop. Use the main menu to delete searches, enable auto-delete, or use Incognito mode. Clearing your Google Maps search history ...

Google Ads Tests Open In New Window Icon

Google is testing adding an open in new window icon on sponsored results within the Google Search results. This icon appears ...

Google Maps and Roc Nation Chart the New York Locations That Helped Build JAY-Z's Career

Roc Nation has partnered with Google Maps to launch a curated location list marking the 30th anniversary of JAY-Z's debut ...
Android Police

I found a hidden Google Maps feature that made my Pixel's always-on display useful

Sanuj is a freelance tech journalist with over six years of experience covering smartphones, wearables, and consumer technology. He currently writes for Android Police, Tom's Guide, Android Central, ...
Android Police

This buried Google Maps location option fixed my most frustrating power issue

Oluwaniyi Raji is a tech content specialist who covers consumer technology, software, and digital tools. He has published over 300 articles for outlets including BGR (Boy Genius Report), MakeUseOf, ...
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[Increase Interview Attendance!] A Spreadsheet that Automatically Generates 'Navigation URLs & Directions' from the Station to the Venue

For those recruiters in the HR and staffing industry who feel this way, we have developed the 'Interview Attendance Improvement & Route Guidance Generation Tool' introduced here. This tool allows you ...
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PhishLumos maps phishing infrastructure and finds 190,000 URLs in six months

Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have created a new paradigm for identifying online phishing campaigns. Their new system, PhishLumos, is triggered when links show signs of concealing ...
Search Engine Roundtable

Google Tests Dotted Underlined & Shaded URLs In Search Snippet

Google is testing using a dotted underline and a shaded URL for the search result snippet's URL. Yesterday, we covered how Google was testing a blue dotted underline for sitelinks within the sponsored ...