Free Google Maps Alternative Announces Major Real-Time Traffic Expansion
25 Apr 2024, 15:01 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / MapFactor Navigator, one of the most advanced Google Maps alternatives on mobile devices, just got a major update on iOS devices
It Was Fun While It Lasted: Apple Maps to Start Showing Ads
25 Apr 2024, 14:43 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Cupertino-based tech giant is working on ways to increase its advertising revenue, and bringing ads to Apple Maps is part of the plan
Widespread Google Maps Issue Causes the App to Freeze on iPhones
23 Apr 2024, 03:39 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Maps freezes when it launches on an iPhone; the issue has already been confirmed by several users, becoming widespread lately
Google Maps Alternative Gets Massive Update on iPhone, Good News for CarPlay
22 Apr 2024, 11:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / OsmAnd has just received another massive update for iOS, and CarPlay is getting a notable improvement, too; the new version is live on the App Store
Huge Google Maps Update Spotted: CarPlay Users to Get Traffic Reports
22 Apr 2024, 03:34 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The search giant has recently been spotted working on incident reporting for the CarPlay version of Google Maps; it's unclear when the feature could launch
Next-Gen Google Maps: New Feature Scans User Reviews for Precise Navigation
21 Apr 2024, 09:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google has found a new way to provide EV charging information based on information provided in reviews by Google Maps users
Police: We Also Use Waze, And Please Tag Us on the Map
19 Apr 2024, 16:37 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Waze has become a must-have driving companion for millions of drivers and, as it turns out, for some police officers, too
Apple Maps Who? Google Maps to Get Satellite Support, Making Rivals Feel Obsolete
19 Apr 2024, 11:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google caught working on satellite connectivity for Google Maps; the feature could go live as part of the upcoming Android 15 release
How This Google Maps Rival Tries to Copy Waze's Number One Feature
18 Apr 2024, 18:23 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / TomTom has already integrated incident reporting in AmiGO, trying to build a large community powering the crowdsourcing engine
Google Announces Google Maps Update on AAOS, New Feature Possibly Coming to AA, Too
18 Apr 2024, 15:46 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The navigation app will get a new feature for Android Automotive, showing drivers the nearby charging stations when they run low on battery
Google Maps Gets a New-Generation Feature, Some Drivers Won't Like It
18 Apr 2024, 14:49 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The application will start suggesting alternate travel modes, including walking and public transportation, to defined destinations
Google Removes the Google Maps Feature You Didn't Know Existed
17 Apr 2024, 13:31 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The company has started emailing users that the review drafts for Google Maps will be removed in July; saving new drafts will no longer be possible
Google Maps Gets a Subtle Feature That Makes Perfect Sense on Android Auto
17 Apr 2024, 12:37 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The application now allows the setting for 3D buildings to roam across devices so that you can make your configuration on the mobile phone
What Happens Here? Apple Maps Car Pulled Over, Caught on Bus-Only Street
16 Apr 2024, 14:23 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Apple keeps working around the clock on capturing street-level imagery for Apple Maps, so its cars can often be seen on the street
Football Fan Can't Find the Way out of the Car Park, Drives His Volkswagen Down the Stairs
15 Apr 2024, 21:42 UTC · By: Elena Luchian / A football fan could not find his way out of the stadium parking lot and accidentally took the stairs instead of going down the ramp toward the exist
Waze Is About to Get the Biggest Update in Years, But Here Are 3 Features It Also Needs
15 Apr 2024, 15:22 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Google-owned company will soon receive a massive update packed with features, albeit users still expect more functionality in the app
The Ugly Side of Google Maps: Why Barcelona Removed a Bus Route From the App
14 Apr 2024, 11:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Maps has become a double-edged sword, with authorities complaining that it causes disruptions in the lives of residents
Do You Still Think Google Will Merge Google Maps and Waze?
13 Apr 2024, 11:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Let's chat: Google's mapping efforts include two separate apps – Google Maps and Waze – so is a merger the best long-term strategy?
Google Maps: How To Prioritize the Fastest Routes Over Fuel-Saving Alternatives
12 Apr 2024, 16:58 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Maps can look for fuel-efficient routes to a defined destination, helping drivers reduce fuel consumption and vehicle emissions
Google Maps Error Sends People Seeking a Doctor to a School
11 Apr 2024, 08:46 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Users relying on Google Maps to find the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services were sent miles away from the sought location