I tested the new Google Maps power saving mode over 200 miles; here's what you need to know

NORAD updates its map in real time to show Santa's locations on his trip around the world. The journey begins from the North ...
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Google Maps now lets you share your location with your besties

Whether your navigating the Adirondacks or tracking down that hip new bar everyone’s talking about, Google Maps has your back. It’s packed to the brim with useful features like a speed indicator, turn ...
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The Big Feature That Made Google Maps the World's Top Navigation App

Google Maps was already the number one mobile navigation app, but after this update, it increased the gap versus its ...

I left Google Maps behind for a free alternative that doesn't track me (or drain my phone battery)

CoMaps is community-driven, open-source, transparent, and the developers aren't concerned with making a profit. The app is fairly new (just hitting Google Play Store and the Apple App Store around ...
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Google Maps will soon tell you when you need to switch lanes

Google Maps turn-by-turn navigation has made leaps and bounds since its humble beginnings back in 2009, but one thing was still missing: the ability to tell when you're in the wrong lane. Now, thanks ...