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 ...

Stepping away from Google Maps led me to some hidden-gem alternatives and also some dealbreakers. You may find my final choice surprising.

However, over the years, Google Maps has gotten a bit cluttered, particularly with its integration of Magic Cue, which has the app suggesting non-existent locations pulled from your various messaging ...

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 ...

In theory, finding a worthy Google Maps alternative isn’t by any means difficult. In practice, the whole thing is quite a challenge, especially because each app has its own shortcomings. As I said not ...

The problem with Google Maps comes down to its design. It’s an online-first app that depends on constant data to update ...

For nearly two decades, I've sworn by Google Maps. I gave Waze a shot before it was acquired by Google, but it wasn't my cup of tea. Years later, Apple's Maps app made such a revolting first ...

Google Maps is one of the best map services on the web. We all use Google Maps for navigation and location purposes. There are some issues with the handling of user data by Google, according to ...

As an Android smartphone owner and Android Auto user, I rely on Google Maps for my daily commute. I hate driving in traffic, and as my luck would have it, my hometown is among the most congested on ...

So far the feature is not available for Android devices, but that doesn’t mean Google has left Android users totally stranded. While it’s not automatic, you can save your parking location in Google ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. As in-person events returned in full force — both personal and professional — Google Maps proved just as ...