That "Avoid Highways" route option can really cut down on annoying construction zones because that’s where construction regularly takes place. You can find this setting usually tucked away under ...

The navigation experience behind the wheel has been the subject of a massive transformation in the last decade, evolving from traditional maps to software that can predict the ETA, look for faster ...

Google Maps is introducing a new widget for Android that will be another use for the functionality that helped make a name for Waze, the other driving and mapping app that Google acquired nearly a ...

For years, researchers have been working on various methods for tapping into all those roving GPS systems in cars and mobile phones to document realtime automobile traffic, but as of today Google has ...

Most navigation apps, including big names like Google Maps, Apple Maps, and Waze, show real-time traffic data to help drivers understand what happens on the route and make every journey more ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Google detailed this week that Google Maps is getting a slick new Nearby Traffic widget, perfect for seeing ...

Over the years, Google Maps has evolved so much that I find myself using it for much more than just navigating while driving.

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