Pranay Parab is an independent tech journalist based in Mumbai, India. He covers tech for Lifehacker, and specializes in tutorials and in-depth features. Google Maps is the only navigation service I ...

Of all the first-party apps, Google Maps probably offered the worst settings experience, but a redesign is finally cleaning things up. The previous settings list was years old, with Google ...

To use Google Maps offline, download the area before your trip via Profile > Offline maps > Select your map. Offline mode supports driving navigation, place searches, and GPS tracking, but no live ...

iPhone users face this choice every time they need directions: Stick with the pre-installed Apple Maps, or switch to Google Maps. A decade ago, the answer felt obvious, but today, it's not as clear.

More and more people seem to be thinking that Google Maps and Waze merging is only a matter of time, especially after the latest incident reporting updates. Google Maps users can send traffic reports ...

While Apple Maps has been around for 13 years, it’s fair to say that it had such a rocky start that most folks wrote it off and few ever looked back. After all, Google was already a dominant player in ...

Macy is a writer on the AI Team. She covers how AI is changing daily life and how to make the most of it. This includes writing about consumer AI products and their real-world impact, from ...

Google Maps is getting a Gemini-powered upgrade. Beyond being able to chat hands-free with Gemini within Maps and receive directions based on popular landmarks, users can now create custom, ...

is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Google Maps is bringing ...