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

These dependable map apps help you avoid traffic jams and get you where you need to go with ease, but which should you ...

Chandraveer, a seasoned mechanical design engineer turned tech reporter and reviewer, brings more than three years of rich experience in consumer tech journalism to the table, having contributed to ...

A recent update may give you more heads-up information when using Google Maps navigation right at your steering wheel if you have a digital dashboard that supports Android Auto. Previously, when using ...

Take your route planning to the next level.

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...

Along with access to notifications, calls, and health tracking, your Android smartwatch can be a handy add-on for navigating busy city streets through Google Maps. Cyclists and runners can leave their ...

Google Maps' latest AI-powered tools go even further, offering itinerary suggestions, immersive destination views and smarter navigation -- making it easier to adapt when the holiday rush throws ...

From incomprehensible road names to sneaky rerouting, I feel like I'm taking a risk when I don't have my eye on Google Maps.