I'm an iPhone user in the European Union, which means I can benefit from all the perks that the European Commission has forced on Apple. I have access to third-party App Store alternatives, ...

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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 ...

Google Maps turns 20 this week. To celebrate, Google has rolled out a list of 20 things you might not have known the navigation app could do. The list includes popular favorites, helpful hidden gems, ...

Most people use Google Maps to take them where they want to go, but if you're limiting the times you open it to just directions, you're missing out on some of the app's most valuable features. Google ...

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But, unlike Waze, Google Maps won't automatically reroute you based on that real-time info. If something pops up ahead, it's on you to decide whether to take a detour or stick with the original route.

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