In November 2025, Google introduced a new power-saving mode in Google Maps, exclusive to the Pixel 10. It preserves power ...

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.

In places where connectivity isn’t an issue, I felt like I was giving up everyday convenience for offline access, and I often ...

EV roadtrippers of the world unite: Your next cross-country voyage just got a whole lot easier. As electric vehicle drivers know, the most frustrating aspect of trading in your gas guzzler is the ...

For years, drivers have argued over which navigation app actually gets them to their destination faster and with less stress.

There's no denying here. Google Maps dominates the mobile navigation space, no matter what others – I'm looking at you, Apple – want you to think. Waze is often the runner-up, even on iPhones, while ...

Privacy-first: no tracking or data collection. Offline maps and turn-by-turn directions save battery. Free, open-source app for Android and iOS. Every month, Google ...

Following last week’s quiet release of Find Hub for Wear OS, Google is rolling out support for map layers on Android. This quality-of-life improvement adds a tiny FAB (floating action button) just ...

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. My PCMag career began in 2013 as an ...