I ditched Google Maps for a free alternative that doesn't track me (or drain my phone battery) ...

Komoot has launched a new app that brings offline, phone-free navigation to Apple 's wearable, allowing users to follow ...

There's hardly a time that I don't turn to my Android phone for directions and communication. I even know apps for finding the nearest restroom. Still, when emergencies strike, it only takes seconds ...

I have learned the hard way that mobile data often fails you when you need it the most. There are moments when navigation apps become unreliable, whether it’s a long stretch of highway with no signal ...

Keeping devices connected to the Internet is something we all do these days, and mobile navigation apps benefit from this trend. With a permanent Internet connection, they can upload and download ...

In 2025, a navigation app is no longer just a digital map — it’s an ai-powered travel assistant that brings together real-time traffic conditions, offline maps, advanced route planning, 3D maps, ...

One of the biggest differences between Google Maps and Waze is support for offline maps, with the latter requiring a permanent Internet connection to download and ...

There are plenty of options out there, but why do I still default to Maps?

To use Google Maps offline, download the area before your trip via Profile > Offline maps > Select your map. Offline mode supports driving navigation, place searches, and GPS tracking, but no live ...