Hosted on MSN

6 useful Google Maps features I use all the time (and you should too)

Save your parking spot easily in Google Maps to never lose your car again. Use the "Open now" filter on Google Maps to find places open when you need them. Customize public transit preferences in ...

I put Waze and Google Maps head-to-head, and the loser is clear (but it depends on your navigation needs)

Waze is a popular navigation app available on iOS and Android devices. You can get real-time traffic updates and road alerts ...

Waze vs. Google Maps: I compared the two best navigation apps, and there's a clear winner

ZDNET's key takeaways Waze is great for fast reroutes and real-time driver alerts.Google Maps has deep Gemini integeration for smarter navigation.Both apps keep improving, but which one is truly the ...
Android Authority

Google Maps is full of features, but this missing routing option drives me crazy

As an Android smartphone owner and Android Auto user, I rely on Google Maps for my daily commute. I hate driving in traffic, and as my luck would have it, my hometown is among the most congested on ...
The New York Times

How to Research and Plan a Vacation, Right on Your Phone

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 ...
USA Today

How Google Maps is using AI to win the navigation app war

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 ...