Google Maps' Live View is an augmented reality (AR) feature that overlays directions directly onto your phone's camera feed. Instead of interpreting an abstract line on a flat map ...

Apple Maps and Google Maps have a lot in common, including AR modes to help users who want a more dynamic way of getting around than just staring at an arrow on a flat screen. But whose mode is better ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (WHAT THE TECH?) — We’ve all used navigation on our phones for directions but if you haven’t used Google Maps when you’re on foot, you’ve really been missing something. For example, ...

You probably open Google Maps almost every day — to find a café, dodge traffic, or plan a weekend hike. But beyond the usual ...

Navigation apps have become an essential part of modern life. Whether you are commuting to work, running errands or exploring a new city, relying on accurate directions and real-time traffic updates ...

Live Activities are a really cool, but underused feature of iOS. Google Maps first announced that the app would support Live Activities back in 2023, but it’s still not arrived. However, after some ...

Google Maps may be testing Live Updates integration for navigation on some devices. More users now report seeing the feature in action, but the test group appears to be very limited. Google Maps Live ...

Google Maps on Android Automotive (“Google built-in”) is tapping into how modern vehicles are smartphones on wheels with a new live lane guidance capability for the Polestar 4. This essentially lets ...

Most people know Google Maps as the go-to app for driving directions. It helps you avoid traffic, find the fastest route, and get to your destination without getting lost. But if you have never used ...