Like a lot of people I imagine, I consider Google Maps a lifeline for driving. I first started using it for navigation when I was living in Austin, Texas, and you can tell -- my map of the city is ...

Google Maps can be your best friend when traveling to an unfamiliar place, but the app is not just about showing directions to the destination on your itinerary. Google has packed in many more ...

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 ...

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 ...

Despite being announced last year, Glanceable directions seemed to have fallen off the radar. But now, this game-changing feature is making its debut, bringing essential navigation details like ...

After more than a year since announcing the feature, Google Maps is finally rolling out glanceable directions on Android and iOS (via Android Police). The feature allows users to view turn-by-turn ...

In February of 2024, Google Assistant Driving Mode was pared back to basically be a voice bar, but in recent days it has disappeared entirely from Google Maps on Android. Launching Google Maps driving ...

(1) Driving alternatives in Google Maps: Google driving directions will soon show public transit or a walking suggestion next to driving routes. This only happens if travel times are comparable and ...