5 CarPlay navigation apps you should be using instead of Apple Maps

Alternative GPS apps for CarPlay can provide better routing, real-time alerts, weather condition info and much more.
SlashGear

11 Powerful Ways To Use Google Maps (Other Than For Directions)

Pretty much everyone has used Google Maps to get from Point A to Point B. It might be your go-to daily map app, or just something you only use when traveling. Millions of people rely on this app to ...

Does Google Maps use more data when you zoom in?

Google Maps has plenty going on behind the scenes when you explore a location. Here's what to know about its mobile data ...

I ignored this Google Maps feature for 10 years, and now I can’t live without it

I thought that lists and saved locations weren't a necessary feature until I realized how much time they saved me when I ...
Android Police

The underdog maps app that's actually better than Google Maps

I have eight years of experience covering Android, with a focus on apps, features, and platform updates. I love looking at even the minute changes in apps and software updates that most people would ...

How I use Google Maps in Android Auto to beat traffic and save time

To set this up, open Google Maps on your phone while parked or before you leave. Search for a place, tap its name or address ...
AppleInsider

Inside Apple Maps - How to get the most out of your iPhone's navigation app

After an incredibly rough start, Apple Maps is one of the most frequently used apps on the iPhone. Here's all you need to know about using it in iOS 26, and how it all got started. Navigation apps are ...
Inside EVs

Google Maps Is About To Get Way Easier To Use While Driving

Google is rolling out some big Gemini-powered updates to its Maps app. Google Maps is getting a conversational navigation feature that lets drivers ask complex questions. You can find specific kinds ...
Techno-Science.net

Apple Maps App Icons Explained: What Every Symbol and Button Means

Apple Maps uses simple icons for search, directions, map modes, current location, weather, saved places, offline maps, sharing ETA, reporting incidents, and more. This guide explains every symbol and ...
How-To Geek

I replaced Google Maps Timeline with a self-hosted app, and it does things Google doesn't offer

Dawarich is a free and open-source location tracker that offers many of the features of Google Maps Timeline. The biggest ...
SlashGear

Can You Get A Ticket For Using Your Phone's Map App While Driving?

A 2024 survey conducted by United Tires found that 61% of American drivers use GPS at least once per week. Google Maps was the most popular app choice, used by 63% of drivers, followed by Apple Maps, ...
BGR

5 Disadvantages Of Using Apple Maps Instead Of Google Maps

It may feel like it was another world years ago when people stopped at a gas station and picked up a paper map to travel. Today, travelers can take advantage of multiple automated systems that deliver ...