by dbadmin | Dec 1, 2025 | Features, Google Maps
It’s safe to say that Google Maps is among the most comprehensive navigation apps available on consumer platforms. This is why you’ll often see Apple CarPlay users opt for Google’s app instead of the native option. While it might be held in high regard, I’ve long...
by dbadmin | Nov 29, 2025 | Features, Google Maps
While most people associate Google Maps with real-time navigation, the app has packed in plenty of features over the years. While some of these are related to its main purpose, like offline maps, there is also a lot of helpful info you can find in the app. As a...
by dbadmin | Nov 27, 2025 | Google, Google Maps, News
TL;DR Last week, Google announced a bunch of upgrades for Maps, including “know before you go” tips for destinations. These tips are designed to deliver actionable information to help maximize what you get out of your visit. Google’s also been deploying its new...
by dbadmin | Nov 27, 2025 | Google, Google Maps, Google Pixel 10, News
TL;DR Google Maps is now getting the new Power Saving Mode announced in the November Pixel Drop. The low-power navigation mode is exclusive to the Pixel 10 series. It tackles display-induced battery drain by switching to a simple, low-power interface that shows only...
by dbadmin | Nov 19, 2025 | Android apps, Authority Insights, Google, Google Maps, News
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR The You tab in Google Maps has a new section called “Your recent places.” This section shows a list of all the recent places you visited. You can sort through locations with various types of filters, save a location,...
by dbadmin | Nov 18, 2025 | Android Auto, Authority Insights, Google, Google Maps, News
Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Google Maps on Android Auto is making it easier to access EV charging filters when searching for charging stations. You’ll soon be able to access these filters just by tapping on Settings in Maps. You’ll be able to...
