Like a lot of people I imagine, I consider Google Maps a lifeline for driving. I first started using it for navigation when I was living in Austin, Texas, and you can tell -- my map of the city is ...

Despite being announced last year, Glanceable directions seemed to have fallen off the radar. But now, this game-changing feature is making its debut, bringing essential navigation details like ...

Google is no stranger to discontinued tech. But the phasing out of Google Maps Driving Mode took many by surprise. You know that little black bar at the bottom of Google Maps on Android? Perhaps ...

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 ...

Technology has made life easier, and our cars are no exception. With the advent of virtual assistance, driving has become more comfortable and safer. Apps like Google Maps have made navigation simpler ...

In February of 2024, Google Assistant Driving Mode was pared back to basically be a voice bar, but in recent days it has disappeared entirely from Google Maps on Android. Launching Google Maps driving ...

Google Maps makes it easy to remember where you’ve parked by letting you save your car’s location in just a few taps. Here’s ...

Commentary: I'm already distracted by everything going on around me when I drive. I don't need more of it from Google Maps. With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google and ...