Google Maps is great right after install, but I like to tighten my privacy and enable a few features to make it better.

Google is giving Android Auto a full refresh. The smartphone mirroring system will now automatically adapt to the shape of the car’s screen. This means no more black borders, even on round, ...

Waze is great for quick reroutes and real-time alerts, while Google Maps offers deeper Gemini integration and more features. Here's my pick.

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I’ve come to realize that convenience often carries a healthy dose of mediocrity, and Google Maps might be the undisputed king of it. Google Maps is what I’d call good enough software. It’s definitely ...

Motorola appears to be a little more promising this year in terms of software updates. The company began its Android 17 beta program shortly after Google released the first beta in February 2026, and ...

A Google Maps update unveiled Monday aims to streamline long-range electric vehicle road trips for Android Auto users. The navigation and mapping software can now automatically suggest charging stops ...

Google Maps is getting what Google describes as the biggest update in a decade. The so-called immersive navigation changes how we use and interact with Google Maps for more convenient and ...

Google Maps is getting its biggest update in over a decade as the company is rolling out a new driving experience known as “Immersive Navigation.” It ushers in a new era with a fresh look and useful ...

Google Maps is one of the company’s core products, which means it hasn’t escaped the shift to Gemini. There will be more opportunities to converse with a robot in Google Maps starting today, but there ...

Google Maps is getting an updated to the navigation experience that Google says is the biggest in over a decade. The new Immersive Navigation is a complete transformation, with redesigned visuals and ...