5 Google Maps and Waze Alternatives You Didn't Know Exist
2 Apr 2024, 13:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / If you're in the market for a new navigation app, these underdogs don't have the same gigantic userbase as Google Maps but still promise a solid experience
Using Google Maps and Waze on Android Auto Is Suddenly a Nightmare
2 Apr 2024, 09:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Android Auto does not allow navigation apps, including Google Maps and Waze, to switch to dark mode when headlights are turned on
Time to Choose: Google Maps or Apple Maps?
1 Apr 2024, 03:36 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The battle between Google Maps and Apple Maps is getting more intense, especially as Apple has become more committed to this product
Apple Envisions New Apple Maps Features to Make Google Maps Feel Outdated
29 Mar 2024, 18:52 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The iPhone maker has recently patented new Apple Maps capabilities that would allow the app to obtain essential data from the vehicle
Google Maps Gets Google Gemini Integration, Navigation Now More Convenient
29 Mar 2024, 17:42 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google has recently updated Gemini to support Google Maps navigation, offering ETA information and support for starting guidance
Beat This, Google Maps: Apple Wants Apple Maps to Detect Your Mode of Transportation
28 Mar 2024, 17:48 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new Apple patent describes how Apple Maps would be able to automatically detect a user's mode of transportation and offer navigation accordingly
Google Teases New Google Maps Updates, a "Fresh New Look"
28 Mar 2024, 14:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The search giant is working on more refinements for the mobile version of Google Maps, with the company promising an improved look
Google Brings a Top Google Maps Feature to More Users As the Apple Pressure Intensifies
27 Mar 2024, 05:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google has announced that Street View imagery is now available in Kazakhstan; Apple is also bringing Look Around to more regions
How Waze and Google Maps Help Users Avoid Speed Traps
24 Mar 2024, 14:38 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Mobile applications, including Google Maps and Waze, have become popular tools for drivers who want to know the location of speed traps
Waze vs. Google Maps vs. Apple Maps: The Number One Feature
22 Mar 2024, 13:34 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The battle in the navigation space is getting fiercer; here's what sets each app apart from the rest of the crowd in this world
Google Maps Gets Another Feature You Didn't Know You Need
19 Mar 2024, 18:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The search giant has expanded Google Maps public transit directions to Wear OS, allowing navigation to run directly on the wrist
Waze Not Needed: GPS Could Help Make Every Route Faster
18 Mar 2024, 17:37 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Research conducted by the University of Michigan discovered that GPS data could help traffic signals optimize waiting times and reduce delays
People Erect Sign to Tell Drivers That Google Maps Is Wrong
18 Mar 2024, 15:49 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Maps keeps sending drivers to the wrong route, so locals decided to take the matter into their own hands and erect a special traffic sign
Google Maps vs. Apple Maps vs. Waze: The Offline Maps
17 Mar 2024, 10:40 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Navigating without an Internet connection has become an essential feature of modern apps; here's how the biggest names in this space handle it
Google Maps Could Eventually Support "Administrator" Modes for Navigation
15 Mar 2024, 13:43 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The search giant has patented new technology that would allow voice navigation to support requests only coming from the driver
Google Maps Could One Day Prevent Phantom Traffic Jams
14 Mar 2024, 14:11 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / New patent describes a recent Google proposal that could provide drivers with the necessary tools to prevent phantom traffic jams
This Waze Bug Shows How Much We Rely on Navigation Apps for Everything
13 Mar 2024, 17:54 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Waze no longer displays the current speed and the speed limit, sometimes making the driver confused about how fast they're going
The Little Things: How This Google Maps Rival Makes Navigation Convenient for Trucks
13 Mar 2024, 14:11 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Sygic's truck navigation software comes with features that make it easier for large vehicles, including trucks, to drive to a destination
New Apple Maps Expansion Now Available As Apple Still Playing Catch-Up With Google Maps
12 Mar 2024, 16:47 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Cupertino-based iPhone maker has released cycling routes in more regions in Europe; the feature still offers limited availability
Please Don't Use Google Maps and Waze at Least This Time, Traffic Authority Tells Drivers
11 Mar 2024, 18:50 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / National Highways tells UK drivers to stick with official diversion routes during the historic closure of the M25 motorway