Google Maps can't be set as the default GPS app in CarPlay in most regions, but you can still make it easier to use while ...

Google Maps has changed how we navigate the world. Its desktop and mobile navigation apps have become more than just a way to get from point A to B via car, through public transportation, or on foot.

To use Google Maps offline, download the area before your trip via Profile > Offline maps > Select your map. Offline mode supports driving navigation, place searches, and GPS tracking, but no live ...

Google Maps’ Ask Maps feature uses Google Gemini to turn navigation into a conversation, letting you ask detailed, personalized queries instead of basic searches. It analyzes reviews, photos, and ...

Tom has been covering technology since 2019, having worked as part of the phones team at TechRadar and then as an editor at What to Watch. Since 2025 he’s been a freelance contributor for many more ...

Google Maps’ latest upgrade might be one of its biggest ever. In a recent post, Google detailed two new features — Ask Gemini and Immersive Navigation. The first lets you find answers to questions ...

Google Maps already works well with Android Auto, but a few small changes made it feel much better suited to the way I drive. None of these settings transform Android Auto on their own, but together ...

Google Maps works well with default settings, but I like to tighten my privacy and enable a few features to make it better. Google Maps is my go-to navigation app, whether I’m walking, driving, or ...

Owners of Toyota vehicles made within the last four years have access to a Toyota-specific navigation app, but does it stand ...

Google Maps now lets you use a McLaren F1 car as your navigation icon. Learn how to enable this limited-time feature and ...

Apple has spent the last decade rebuilding Maps into a surprisingly capable navigation app. It might not beat Google Maps just yet, as Google still has the edge when it comes to local search and the ...

Millions of drivers use Google Maps for driving directions, but it can also save parking spots. Both Maps and Waze (a Google company) can store your car's location using satellite technology and help ...