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 ...

How I use Google Maps to make my commute stress-free

One of the most underrated ways Google Maps makes commuting less stressful is that it reroutes in real time. For instance, it ...
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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 ...
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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 ...

Android manufacturers favor Apple's design directions over Google's

Google develops the open source Android operating system, and hardware makers like Samsung, OnePlus, Oppo, and Xiaomi build ...

I talked to Google Maps like a person — and Gemini made it work

Google has officially debuted Gemini 3, marking a major upgrade for its AI models and the platforms that use them. New ...

Google Maps just got its biggest upgrade in years, and it changes how you navigate (for the better)

The visual search results are definitely an improvement over the old way, and it's definitely an improvement over a traditional Google search. If Gemini can eventually show relevant photos too, it ...
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Google Gemini now brings maps to your local searches

Google has enhanced its Gemini app, now offering rich, visual local search results sourced from Google Maps, transforming the way users explore their surroundings.