Google Maps is already the world's number one mobile navigation app, dominating the Android space and serving as the preferred choice for a significant number of iOS users. The reason is simple: ...

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Whenever you're away from home and are unfamiliar with the commute back, you almost always turn to Google Maps to help you find the right way. It is, after all, one of the most popular and reliable ...

Google Maps can accurately detect your location, but only if you calibrate the app correctly. While calibration may not be necessary to plan long trips across countries, getting accurate directions ...

Garmin watches finally received access to Google Maps this summer, mirroring your phone's directions to help you reach your destination. But be warned: It's much more limited than the Google Maps ...

Improving an app doesn't always come down to shipping major new features and fixing the existing bugs; it also comes down to subtle refinements that users didn't even think about, significantly ...

Despite its litany of flaws, I love Android Auto. It makes driving more enjoyable by offering easy access to my music collection and putting important navigation information front and center. However, ...

Google Maps knows the routes that you frequent. Especially when you're already on a trip, it knows the roads you will take. Knowing that information, it can now give you proactive notifications about ...

Google Maps is great for navigating from point A to point B, getting real-time traffic updates, and exploring new places. When you rely on Google Maps for your daily commute or to find new ...