Getting lost in a strange place, surrounded by unfamiliar landmarks and people — or worse, being surrounded by nothing and nobody — can be scary. It's even worse if you're in a foreign country where ...

The way we travel has changed. The paper map that once unfolded to the size of a kitchen table now fits in our pockets. It also gives us detailed instructions for navigating almost anywhere in the ...

The best thing about cars is that they can take you anywhere — even to places without mobile network coverage. To stay safe and on-route in signal-sketchy areas, offline maps are a valuable tool. With ...

Cell service is something we take for granted, until it's gone. Both Verizon and AT&T have had nationwide network outages this year, which disconnected millions of customers out of wifi range. It's ...

With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google and writes about iPhone and Android features, privacy and security settings, and more. Summer is the perfect time for a road trip.

Even in this day and age, you can’t always guarantee a strong cellular connection to a mobile network everywhere you go, especially if you’re on vacation. That can cause a problem when you’re trying ...

Downloading offline maps allows you to use essential features of Google Maps while disconnected from the web. It's a great idea if you're traveling in a remote area with a patchy signal or traveling ...