How Offline Maps in Google Maps Power the Next-Gen Navigation Experience
28 Jan 2023, 09:07 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Maps comes with support for offline maps, but in addition to the obvious benefit, they also provide more advanced functionality
Google Maps and Waze GPS Problems on Android Auto: What We Know So Far
27 Jan 2023, 20:13 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The two navigation apps seem to suffer from widespread GPS issues, with both Google Maps and Waze hitting an occasional “Searching for GPS” error
Waze Is Becoming a Double-Edged Sword, Causing Massive Battery Drain
27 Jan 2023, 16:45 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The navigation app is apparently suffering from a sporadic bug that causes massive battery drain even when running in the background
Apple Maps Getting the Feature You Didn’t Know You Needed, Now Showing Global Venue Info
26 Jan 2023, 18:10 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Apple has quietly updated Apple Maps with support for showing information on concerts and other events at the largest venues across the world
Google Maps Rival Says the Future of Navigation Is All About Car Sensors
26 Jan 2023, 05:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Digital maps will rely more and more on vehicle sensor data, TomTom expert says, and the biggest challenge will be protecting user privacy
Police Want Drivers to Stop Using Waze and Their Demand Is Actually Reasonable
25 Jan 2023, 16:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Traffic officers in Malaysia hope users would no longer report their location on Waze, as they claim catching offenders is otherwise close to impossible
Replacing Google Maps With Traditional Maps Could Help Fight Dementia
24 Jan 2023, 15:36 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Study finds that relying on navigation software could take away one of the main benefits of traditional maps: training the brain for geospatial orientation
Google Maps Makes a Good Case for Switching to Another Navigation App on Android Auto
23 Jan 2023, 06:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / GPS signal problems on Android Auto are becoming more widespread, and users are obviously tempted to switch to another navigation app
Truck Navigation App Gets New Features as Google Maps Keeps Ignoring This Niche
22 Jan 2023, 15:49 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Trucker Path is one of the leading navigation solutions aimed at trucks; the app has just received a set of important updates on Android
The Navigation App That’s Quickly Becoming a Top Google Maps Alternative
22 Jan 2023, 15:16 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Huawei keeps updating its navigation app with new capabilities, and the most recent update is living proof of the company’s commitment to building a Google Maps
The Best Free Google Maps Alternatives With Traffic Reports
21 Jan 2023, 10:29 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / These are the applications that include support for reporting traffic incidents, therefore keeping drivers aware of what’s happening on the road ahead
Apple Makes New-Generation Google Maps Rival Available to More Users
20 Jan 2023, 17:59 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The redesigned Apple Maps experience is now available in Australia; it includes everything from more detailed maps to 3D navigation for drivers
Why Google Maps Could Fail to Determine Your Location on Android
20 Jan 2023, 04:58 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / In order to figure out where you are and then follow you on the map (with or without navigation enabled) Google Maps needs a GPS connection
Google Maps Rival Develops the Feature All EV Drivers Need
19 Jan 2023, 17:11 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / HERE has announced a new system that helps its software to predict the availability of charging stations pretty much all over the world
Google Maps Could Get a Lot Smarter, Send Users to Enjoy a Coffee When They Have the Time
19 Jan 2023, 16:34 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / New technology patented by Google allows Google Maps to automatically look for nearby POIs and suggest destinations based on your time
New Clever Google Maps Feature Could Let Other Users Join the Navigation
18 Jan 2023, 05:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google has recently patented a new system that allows Google Maps users to create a navigation session others can join from their own devices
Google Maps 0, HERE 1: Innovative Feature Offers Full Control of Self-Driving Systems
17 Jan 2023, 16:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / HERE Technologies, the company that is currently leading the mapping services space, is developing a new system to define automated driving zones
How to Use Apple Maps to Save Your Parked Car’s Location
16 Jan 2023, 17:55 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Just like Google Maps, Apple Maps is capable of saving your parked car’s location, so you can then get directions to find it easier
Google Maps Could Get a Revolutionary Feature, Alert Drivers of Hazards in Real Time
16 Jan 2023, 17:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new Google patent describes a new driving safety system that could be bundled with Google Maps and provide alerts on the hazards on the road
Using Apple Maps as a Waze Replacement: Everything You Need to Know About Traffic Reports
15 Jan 2023, 15:52 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Apple Maps now supports reporting traffic incidents, essentially becoming an alternative to the super-popular Google-owned app Waze