Google Maps can't be set as the default GPS app in CarPlay in most regions, but you can still make it easier to use while ...

The boundaries of Apple’s walled garden aren’t as well defined as they used to be; Apple Maps is the latest app to break out. It has taken a while—the app ...

To use Google Maps offline, download the area before your trip via Profile > Offline maps > Select your map. Offline mode supports driving navigation, place searches, and GPS tracking, but no live ...

Just like your vote, your personal commute matters more than you think.

Google Maps’ Ask Maps feature uses Google Gemini to turn navigation into a conversation, letting you ask detailed, personalized queries instead of basic searches. It analyzes reviews, photos, and ...

Tom has been covering technology since 2019, having worked as part of the phones team at TechRadar and then as an editor at What to Watch. Since 2025 he’s been a freelance contributor for many more ...