To check the departure time: Look up your destination in Google Maps. Scroll up and tap the Leave option. You’ll see two tabs ...

Google Maps has a new power-saving mode that is supposed to reduce battery usage by showing only the most essential details ...

I'm glad I found it because the feature has now become an integral part of my daily navigation routine. It also made me realize that I was using Google Maps wrong. Here is why I use it every day. I ...

As someone who only passed my driver's test in 2009, long after the proliferation of GPS navigation, I do wonder how people managed to drive to any unfamiliar destination in the not-so-distant past — ...

Millions of drivers use Google Maps for driving directions, but it can also save parking spots. Both Maps and Waze (a Google company) can store your car's location using satellite technology and help ...

Do you often use Google Maps to get directions but find it tedious to enter the same addresses every time? Or do you want to plan your trips ahead and save multiple routes for different destinations?

Google Maps makes it easy to remember where you’ve parked by letting you save your car’s location in just a few taps. Here’s ...

Waze is a popular navigation app available on iOS and Android devices. You can get real-time traffic updates and road alerts to help make your commute as smooth as possible.

Despite its litany of flaws, I love Android Auto. It makes driving more enjoyable by offering easy access to my music collection and putting important navigation information front and center. However, ...

The problem with Google Maps comes down to its design. It’s an online-first app that depends on constant data to update ...

Stepping away from Google Maps led me to some hidden-gem alternatives and also some dealbreakers. You may find my final choice surprising.