Despite not knowing we needed them, when navigation apps appeared, I think we suddenly realized how limited atlas maps really were. Being able to receive turn-by-turn instructions was an absolute game ...

Google Maps Android trick #2: Drive time IQ. While we’re thinking about smarter directions, make a mental note of this route to higher Maps enlightenment: You can find out how long any specific ...

L ately, I've noticed that Google sends me traffic incident reports within Google Maps whenever I'm driving on the highway. These notifications originally started on Waze (which Google now owns ...

According to a Google spokesperson, "Drivers tell us that incident reports on Maps help them prepare for hazards on the road so they can adjust their driving appropriately.

For the record, MapQuest.com still lists it as the Gulf of Mexico, while Google and Apple Maps have changed it to the Gulf of America. People immediately got creative.

Google Maps is rolling out enhanced navigation features that show more details on the map, including which lane you should be driving in. ... This feature is coming to 30 US metros and will show ...

Thankfully, not all hope is lost for those of us who want to savor the journey a bit more; the Maps mobile app natively allows you to add up to 10 points of interest along your route, giving you ...

According to Google, “Google Maps is showing helpful transit routes provided by Île-de-France Mobilités to navigate Paris during the Games.” Other apps split the difference.

And these maps don’t seem to have changed very much since Google bought its competitor Waze; the company now commands an estimated more than 80 percent of the navigation app market share.

To download a map in Google Maps: Search the city. Tap on the name or address. Tap the three dots in the corner. Tap Download offline map. Adjust the window to include the areas you need.

Around that time, Google Maps surpassed MapQuest in number of users. Later that year, MapQuest launched a dedicated Android website, and both MapQuest 4 Mobile and MapQuest Navigator for the iPhone.