Which mapping software works best when you add public transit to the mix? I tested Google Maps and Apple Maps to find out.

In iOS 26, Apple Maps quietly learns your daily driving patterns to help you beat traffic, but you might not want it tracking your regular routes. Here's how to disable the feature. Using on-device ...

CarPlay-compatible navigation apps such as Google Maps, Waze, and Apple Maps offer far more than basic directions. These tools, when fully used, can significantly enhance your driving experience. By ...

In a rare move, Google has launched an iPhone-exclusive Google Maps feature that automatically saves where you parked. Here's ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. When Apple updates its iPhone operating system, it also updates many ...

Apple Maps is often referred to as the top Google Maps alternative, especially considering Waze is also a Google-owned app. However, describing Apple Maps as a competitor to Google Maps depends on ...

Apple's WWDC announcements and the iOS 26 beta builds provided us with a closer look at new capabilities coming to Apple Maps users, including preferred routes and visited places. While these features ...

Those who use Apple Maps might see advertising in the app as early as next year, according to a report from Bloomberg's Power On newsletter. The newsletter's author, Mark Gurman, previously reported ...

Google is integrating its Gemini artificial intelligence assistant into the Maps navigation app. Drivers can access new Gemini features through voice commands on the Google Maps app. Google Maps, the ...

Apple Maps has come a long way from being a disaster to becoming a somewhat useful service. While I usually prefer it over Google Maps, I understand there are still challenges when choosing between ...

Google Maps and Apple’s Maps app offer location-based directories and other tools for finding new places to explore, before or after you hit the road. By J. D. Biersdorfer J.D. Biersdorfer does not ...