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In 2025, a navigation app is no longer just a digital map — it’s an ai-powered travel assistant that brings together real-time traffic conditions, offline maps, advanced route planning, 3D maps, ...

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.

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 ...

Updates from Google and Apple can help you find efficient routes, locate nearby electric-vehicle charging stations or save a map for offline use. By J. D. Biersdorfer J.D. Biersdorfer spent many years ...

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

Google Maps and Waze might look like two drops of water for those uninitiated, especially considering they have the same owner and serve a similar purpose. Both apps include state-of-the-art ...

Google has officially announced the rollout of offline maps in Google Maps on Wear OS watches, including the Pixel Watch 1 and 2, OnePlus Watch, recent Galaxy Watches, and more. The feature has been ...

If you use Google Maps on your smartwatch, there's a useful new feature you need to know about. Thanks to a recent update, you can use Google Maps navigation even if your watch doesn't have an ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. I’ve been wanting to ditch Google Maps for a while but one thing ...