These useful navigation apps help you avoid bumper-to-bumper traffic and get to your destination quickly, but which is best?

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Google Maps is moving beyond static directions and into conversational assistance. Over the past year, the company has steadily added AI-powered features to improve discovery and contextual search.

Google Maps has updated its public transit navigation to allow full map access during trips. Users can now search, browse, and reroute without cancelling or restarting their current journey. Plus, new ...

I ditched Google Maps for a free alternative that doesn't track me (or drain my phone battery) ...

Planning a trip is supposed to be exciting, but let’s be honest—it can quickly become overwhelming. Between researching destinations, organizing itineraries, and trying to fit everything into a ...

When you're walking around and navigating with Maps, you can now ask Gemini questions like "What neighborhood am I in?" or ...

While I use Google Maps even when I’m not navigating, I drove around a bit more during the holiday season and had to rely on the app’s directions to get around. However, this made me acutely aware of ...

They can save time and effort ...

The company has announced hands-free Gemini support in Google Maps for walking and cycling, extending its conversational navigation beyond cars.