Google is set on Wednesday to launch a new feature in its Google Maps for Mobile program that automatically sets your location even in phones that lack a global positioning system (GPS) device. Until ...

A capable map app will save you time (and your sanity), but which one is best at dodging holiday traffic? I tested both and there's a clear winner.

Josh Lowensohn joined CNET in 2006 and now covers Apple. Before that, Josh wrote about everything from new Web start-ups, to remote-controlled robots that watch your house. Prior to joining CNET, Josh ...

Pixel 10 users can now use the new Power Saving Mode in Google Maps to save battery life while driving to their destination.

Google Maps is a must-have for daily commutes and road trips. But if you’ve used turn-by-turn navigation for hours, you know ...

Q: I’m using Google Maps for driving directions in an unfamiliar city and it’s lagging which is causing me to miss my turns. Is there a fix? A: Despite all the attempts to compete with Google in the ...

Google is beefing up the number of ride-hailing options available through Google Maps in the U.S. Above: Google Maps: Ride-hailing This news follows the launch of a new ride-services tab within the ...

Google Maps is so reliant on pins that it uses one for its app icon. These helpful virtual landmarks exist to direct you not only to your destination, but also towards shops, bars, restaurants, and ...

Over the years, Google Maps has evolved into an indispensable service for navigating and discovering places. Part of the credit for this goes to its extensive feature set and intuitive interface.