Who really controls the map? Inside Google’s grip on Lowcountry navigation

Google Maps data can create confusion in landmark names, like the Bridge to Nowhere and delayed updated Goose Creek street ...

How I use Google Maps to make my commute stress-free

To check the departure time: Look up your destination in Google Maps. Scroll up and tap the Leave option. You’ll see two tabs ...

I tested the new Google Maps Power Saving Mode over 200 miles; here's what you need to know

Thankfully, there’s now a Power Saving Mode in Google Maps. It allows you to activate a black-and-white, full-screen overlay on your always-on display. When enabled, lock your phone during navigation, ...
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Google Maps or Waze? This nav app will get you to your holiday parties faster

A capable map app will save you time (and your sanity), but which one is best at dodging all the holiday season traffic? I tested both, and there's a clear winner.
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Google Maps quietly brought back a dropped feature for winter

Google Maps has quietly restored a winter favorite, bringing detailed ski lifts and trail overlays back into the app after ...

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 ...

We use Telegram for road trip coordination because Google Maps is missing this essential feature

Google Maps is one of the best navigation apps. It is preinstalled on most Android phones and is usually the first app I open ...