Google Maps is the premier option for finding real-world directions online, but it's more than just an atlas. These features ...

I seldom use Google Maps to actually get directions, but I open the app almost every day for other reasons that might not be so obvious. Truth is, Google Maps is useful for a lot more than just ...

Google Maps has begun rolling out a major update powered by Gemini, the company’s new AI assistant. The upgrade replaces ...

Google is finally adding a new feature to Maps that it announced a full year ago. "Glanceable directions" is now rolling out to iOS and Android devices, and should offer a useful and convenient way to ...

That "Avoid Highways" route option can really cut down on annoying construction zones because that’s where construction ...

Alan is a technology author based in Nova Scotia, Canada. A computer enthusiast since his youth, Alan stays current on what is new and what is next. With over 30 years of experience in computer, video ...

Yeah, I know I’m right there. It’s pointing me to the ticket entrance. Photo: Victoria Song (Gizmodo) GPS has done wonders for the directionally challenged, but there’s still a few quirks. Every time ...

Through vast cross-country stretches or tight city streets, Google Maps and Waze guide you where you need to go—but which one is the top map app? I put them head-to-head to find out.

Google Maps has become a pretty vital part of many of our lives. We use it to get to new places, or even to explore the cities we've called home for years. Google has even continued to enhance the app ...

To download a map in Google Maps offline, open the Google Maps app on iOS or Android and tap your profile picture on the top right (you must be logged in to your Google account for this to work). In ...

Editor’s Note: The following article is reprinted from the Today @ PC World blog at PCWorld.com. Google this week launched bicycle directions for Google Maps making it easier for cyclists to plan ...

The dawn of the smartphone age had us cheering for GPS chips and easy, on-the-go navigation. No longer were we beholden to sites like MapQuest (which still exists as a mobile app, by the way) and ...