Google Maps is preinstalled on most Android phones, but Waze is a popular alternative many use for directions. Despite Google owning both apps, they offer different approaches to navigation with ...

Google has turned Google Maps into a fully featured Waze alternative; the work in this direction must continue with the addition of more features ...

Google Maps is great for navigating from point A to point B, getting real-time traffic updates, and exploring new places. When you rely on Google Maps for your daily commute or to find new ...

The search giant has started testing a new look for Live Updates on Android devices; the feature is still in testing, but ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Google Maps, whether you’re using it on Android or iOS, is an app ...

Several years ago, Google built a light version of Android, Android Go, for lower-end phones with slower processors and limited resources. Google released light “Go” versions of some of its own apps ...

You can learn about the Google Maps outage on September 11, 2025, and find the best alternatives, including Waze, Apple Maps, ...

Google Maps appears to be going through an outage. At least in some regions, the mobile version of Google Maps is unable to ...

Despite its litany of flaws, I love Android Auto. It makes driving more enjoyable by offering easy access to my music collection and putting important navigation information front and center. However, ...

Downdetector, which tracks service outages in real time, shows a spike of user-reported outages for Google Maps as of 1 p.m.

Like most Android users, my phone was overflowing with Google apps I never thought twice about. Applications such as Gmail, Maps, Photos, and Chrome are as much a part of our phone experience as the ...