Google Maps has long served as the go-to navigation tool for millions of phones, tablets, cars, and smart wearables. While everyone is probably familiar with using Google Maps to get from point A to ...

I trialed this open-source navigation app that's taking on Google Maps with a community-driven approach, and the results were interesting.

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 ...

In June 2024, a claim circulated online that Google had "removed" Palestine from Google Maps: This X post (archived) had gained 252,300 views as of this writing. "Google, #PutPalestineBack on the map!

You don't have to be a Google Maps user to admit this is the number one navigation app worldwide. It's the default choice on Android and Android Auto and is often the go-to alternative on iPhone and ...

Yesterday, I found myself traveling home after a long weekend. A lot of people had the same idea as me: “Hey, I’ve got some extra time, maybe I’ll get out of town!” The big problem with this, if ...

Google Maps, which originated from the acquisition of Where 2 Technologies in 2004, evolved into a global navigation powerhouse since its launch in 2005. Initially named "Google Local," it started ...

Behind every Google Map, there is a much more complex map that's the key to your queries but hidden from your view. The deep map contains the logic of places: their no-left-turns and freeway on-ramps, ...

Google Maps is one of the most reliable navigation services available, but it’s not without its faults. One of the most significant issues is that it works best with a solid data connection, something ...