We've all stood on a crowded street corner, maybe just stepping out of a subway station, phone in hand, trying to figure out which direction to walk. The map shows a blue dot, of course, but the dot ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (WHAT THE TECH?) — We’ve all used navigation on our phones for directions but if you haven’t used Google Maps when you’re on foot, you’ve really been missing something. For example, ...

Google wants to improve real-time monitoring on Android 16 by adding Live Updates to Google Maps. The feature, initially introduced in the latest Android ecosystem, enables users to keep track of food ...

Google Maps is starting to test Live Updates for navigation on some devices. We spotted the feature several days ago, and more reports from other users have since surfaced. Testing appears very ...

Navigation apps have become an essential part of modern life. Whether you are commuting to work, running errands or exploring a new city, relying on accurate directions and real-time traffic updates ...

Google Maps has a stranglehold on many of our smartphones when it comes to navigation, and for good reason. The app offers plenty of features while also giving directions and other information ...

Ben Khalesi covers the intersection of artificial intelligence and everyday tech at Android Police. With a background in AI and data science, he enjoys making technical topics approachable for those ...

Google launched live lane guidance for Google Maps on Android Automotive, with the Polestar 4 the first vehicle integrating the new function. The system uses the vehicle's front camera to "read" road ...

Rivian gets closer to silencing the phone projection crowd by integrating Google Maps into the navigation system. The update mixes Google Maps' huge database of POIs and real-time road disruptions ...