While I've preferred Google Maps to Waze in the past, a recent road trip helped changed my mind about which mapping app to use for directions. Google Maps is terrible at offering walking and hiking ...

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We were able to activate a new Gemini integration in the latest Google Maps beta. Gemini will eventually replace the Google Assistant for hands-free control during navigation. The change isn’t live in ...

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. My PCMag career ...

Amid growing support for homegrown apps, there is a spotlight on MapmyIndia's Mappls app, which is taking the competition straight to Google Maps. While Google Maps rules the consumer segment, ...

Privacy-first: no tracking or data collection. Offline maps and turn-by-turn directions save battery. Free, open-source app for Android and iOS. Every month, Google ...

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Last month, Google quietly killed off Google Sky Maps. But there’s still another way to virtually explore most of the solar system a la Google Maps: it’s called Google Maps in Space. Google Maps in ...

Why this is important: This isn’t just about adding a fancy new feature. It’s about changing how navigation works. Why should I care: If you spend a lot of time driving, this is a game-changer. Let’s ...

Mappls, an Indian-developed navigation app from MapmyIndia that provides features like voice-guided directions, real-time traffic updates, and hyper-local search, is gaining nationwide attention as a ...

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