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 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, ...

Android’s Find Hub now lets you switch up map views for easier device tracking

Google is rolling out an update for Android's Find Hub, which introduced a new option to switch map layers for additional ...
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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 ...

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 ...