Thankfully, there’s now a Power Saving Mode in Google Maps. It allows you to activate a black-and-white, full-screen overlay on your always-on display. When enabled, lock your phone during navigation, ...

A capable map app will save you time (and your sanity), but which one is best at dodging all the holiday season traffic? I tested both, and there's a clear winner.

A long loop through the Brecon Beacons gave the Tesla Model Y Performance a proper workout — from twisty climbs to real-world ...

November 5, 2025 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google With Gemini in Google Maps, you'll be able to ask open-ended questions and even have the AI take action for you ...

Google is integrating Gemini into Google Maps to offer a smarter, hands-free navigation experience. The latest update adds conversational search for places along routes, proactive traffic alerts, and ...

More than 30 U.S. states have a hands-free driving law making it illegal for all drivers to use handheld cellphones while operating a vehicle, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association ...

You’re driving along a South Carolina road and suddenly wonder if you’re going the wrong way. You’ve got Google Maps keyed up on your phone and you reach over and pick it up for a peek. Are you ...

With such a penchant for speed, Sonic the Hedgehog seems like the ideal chaotic copilot on the road, and that dream has finally been realized in a new collaboration with GPS navigation app Waze. The ...

The Black Course at Bethpage State Park, the host site of the 2025 Ryder Cup, calls for a lot things. Distance off the tee is certainly near the top—if not the top—of the list. How does Team USA stack ...

Google Maps estimates travel time using a blend of technology and data. It calculates distance, considers speed limits, and analyzes historical traffic patterns. Live traffic updates from users and AI ...

Initially launched in 2019, the Driving Mode served as a middle ground between a standalone navigation tool and a lightweight in-car assistant. It provided access to navigation, media controls, and ...

Google Maps has been around for nearly two decades and is the most popular navigation app. Waze is more community-centric while Apple Maps has a loyal user base of iPhone owners. Each navigation app ...