Who really controls the map? Inside Google’s grip on Lowcountry navigation

Google Maps data can create confusion in landmark names, like the Bridge to Nowhere and delayed updated Goose Creek street ...
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The Big Feature That Made Google Maps the World's Top Navigation App

Google Maps was already the number one mobile navigation app, but after this update, it increased the gap versus its ...

I tested the new Google Maps Power Saving Mode over 200 miles; here's what you need to know

Thankfully, there’s now a Power Saving Mode in Google Maps. It allows you to activate a black-and-white, full-screen overlay on your always-on display. When enabled, lock your phone during navigation, ...
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I wanted to love this open-source maps app but I’m going back to Google

There's a specific kind of guilt that comes from being a privacy-conscious Android user. You buy the hardware, you aggressively debloat the device (or even root it), and find polished open-source ...

I left Google Maps behind for a free alternative that doesn't track me (or drain my phone battery)

CoMaps is community-driven, open-source, transparent, and the developers aren't concerned with making a profit. The app is fairly new (just hitting Google Play Store and the Apple App Store around ...

We use Telegram for road trip coordination because Google Maps is missing this essential feature

Google Maps is one of the best navigation apps. It is preinstalled on most Android phones and is usually the first app I open ...