How to Make Google Maps Load Faster on Android
25 Feb 2024, 20:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The search giant says the easiest way to make Google Maps faster on an Android device is to start from scratch on the smartphone
It's Time for Apple to Launch Apple Maps on Android
24 Feb 2024, 13:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Apple is putting a lot of effort into upgrading the experience with Apple Maps, yet the company still ignores the most obvious direction
Apple Has An 8-Month Plan to Make Apple Maps Better Than Google Maps
22 Feb 2024, 09:46 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The company wants to spend the next eight months to collect data that would eventually help overhaul the Apple Maps experience
Another Google Maps Feature Spotted Early As Big Changes Are Coming
20 Feb 2024, 12:48 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google is working on adding Plug & Charge locations to Google Maps, as the company is working on big improvements for Google Maps
Tourists Spend 7 Days in the Wild After Following Google Maps on Impassable Road
16 Feb 2024, 15:39 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Two German tourists got their car stuck in an area with no cellular reception; they decided to walk to the nearest town and arrived after 7 days
The Features I Wish Waze Shamelessly Copied From Google Maps
15 Feb 2024, 11:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Waze has so far donated several features to Google Maps, including traffic reports, but it has barely received anything in return
Cameras on Planes: How Google Is Building the Next-Generation Google Maps
14 Feb 2024, 04:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The search giant's Immersive View for routes is based on innovative image capture technology, including cameras installed on planes
Google Maps Alternative Gets the Navigation Feature All Apps Need
13 Feb 2024, 14:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / HERE has recently updated its mobile navigation software with improved voice guidance that now includes visual references
Abandoning Google Maps and Waze: Is It Really Possible?
17 Feb 2024, 08:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / People keep talking about giving up on Google Maps and Waze, but at the end of the day, finding a worthy replacement is really challenging
Google Maps' Modern Overhaul Continues With a Welcome Interface Update
9 Feb 2024, 17:43 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google has started rolling out more interface refinement for Google Maps, including for setting up navigation on mobile devices
Apple Maps Gets Another Quiet Update As Apple Keeps Playing Catch-Up With Google Maps
8 Feb 2024, 17:50 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Cupertino-based iPhone maker has recently started the rollout of cycling directions in Switzerland and Sweden; no official announcement yet
Waze Starts Rolling Out Speed Bump and Sharp Curve Alerts
8 Feb 2024, 15:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Google-owned application has finally received support for speed bumps and sharp curves; the feature is rolling out in stages
The Latest Waze UI Update Is Brilliant, Finally Some Good News
7 Feb 2024, 18:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Waze has completed the redesign of the reporting experience, making it more straightforward to flag crashes, bad weather, and accidents
Google Maps for Android Gets a Feature iPhone Owners Have Been Using for Years
7 Feb 2024, 17:15 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Mountain View-based search giant has started the rollout of weather information in Google Maps for Android smartphones
Google Maps Feature Helps Hunt Down Phone Thief
5 Feb 2024, 16:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Maps location sharing allowed someone to track and hunt down the thief of his father's smartphone; the device was recovered hours later
How Waze Has Become a Necessary Evil for Too Many Users
4 Feb 2024, 10:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Waze helps drivers beat the crazy traffic in their cities, but the app keeps bugging out way too often, regardless of the platform
New Google Maps Navigation Interface Now Available for More Android Auto Users
4 Feb 2024, 06:26 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The 3D buildings interface in Google Maps for Android Auto has recently been enabled for more users; it's activated by default
A New Google Maps Alternative Launches on Android Auto With a Big Catch
1 Feb 2024, 18:05 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Wain is the latest application to join the navigation battle with a dedicated Android Auto version; the update is live on the Play Store
Waze Releases New iOS Update As Users Expect Much Bigger Features Or Else
31 Jan 2024, 18:52 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new version of Waze is now live on iOS devices; the update includes only a small fix, with users calling for bigger changes
Driver Goes Off a Ramp After Following GPS Navigation on Closed Bridge
31 Jan 2024, 18:07 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Blindly trusting GPS navigation once again has serious consequences, as a driver went off a ramp and over a median as he was following the sat-nav