My background in tracking Android updates and app ecosystems gives me an instinct for what's worth paying attention to, ...

Apple is planning to start showing ads in the Apple Maps app this summer, and signs of ads have already shown up in the iOS ...

Apple is angling to catch up to Google when it comes to maps — thanks in part to a fleet of planes and cars it has deployed to snap images of the northeast. The Apple Maps app — whose wrong directions ...

I used Google Maps for years, but grew tired of how often it led me into unexpected traffic jams and hazards on my daily routes. I wanted a navigation app that updated in real time, so I tried Waze. I ...

StreetComplete is an Android app that lets users easily contribute to OpenStreetMap by answering simple, location-based questions called “Quests.” The app requires no prior mapping knowledge and ...

These free navigation services help you plot routes and avoid traffic jams, but which is best? I tested both map apps and found a clear winner.

Google Maps already comes with support for offline maps, but an alternative navigation app offers a more convenient approach to download and manage data. Google Maps has evolved to become an ...

Navigating the world has never been easier, thanks to the powerful tools we carry in our pockets. But when it comes to choosing the right navigation app, the decision isn’t always straightforward. If ...

The mobile navigation space has expanded significantly lately, with new companies joining the fight. However, the battle is still dominated by the same names, such as Google Maps, Apple Maps, and Waze ...

Apple has improved Apple Maps frequently over the years. Considering how widely criticized the app was when it first launched, Apple has been successful in rehabilitating its web mapping and direction ...

Microsoft is bringing its Maps app to phones on Windows 10, and today said the app is now available in the Windows 10 Technical Preview. Aaron Butcher, group program manager for the Maps team in ...