Who really controls the map? Inside Google’s grip on Lowcountry navigation

Google Maps data can create confusion in landmark names, like the Bridge to Nowhere and delayed updated Goose Creek street ...

How I use Google Maps to make my commute stress-free

One of the most underrated ways Google Maps makes commuting less stressful is that it reroutes in real time. For instance, it ...

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

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 ...

I tested the new Google Maps Power Saving Mode over 200 miles; here's what you need to know

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, ...
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Google Maps quietly brought back a dropped feature for winter

Google Maps has quietly restored a winter favorite, bringing detailed ski lifts and trail overlays back into the app after ...

Google buys Mountain View building near tech titan’s iconic office hubs

MOUNTAIN VIEW — Google has bought a Mountain View building near two of the tech titan’s iconic office hubs in a deal that ...
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I wanted to love this open-source maps app but I’m going back to Google

There's a specific kind of guilt that comes from being a privacy-conscious Android user. You buy the hardware, you aggressively debloat the device (or even root it), and find polished open-source ...
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Google Maps or Waze? This Nav App Will Get You to Your Holiday Parties Faster

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. My PCMag career began in 2013 as an ...