Whenever you open a place in Google Maps, you’ll see the Save option. Tap it, and you can add that location to an existing list, like Favorites, or create your own custom list. The real shift occurs ...

Around the launch of iOS 26 in late 2025, I wrote a piece suggesting that I was tempted to switch to Apple Maps full-time, at least for driving. I've normally preferred Google Maps since I started ...

From the offline maps list, you’re able to tap the three dots to the side of any map to update, rename, or delete it (you can also tap directly on it to view or edit it). Tap the gear icon up in the ...

The Times of India' brings you 'Hack of the Day'—a new weekday series of quick, practical solutions to everyday hassles. Each hack is designed to sav.

Comaps features voice-guided directions and offline search, prioritizing privacy over the controversial practices Google Maps uses.

Crowdsourced hazard reporting is the map app's killer feature.

Google says you can now use the AI chatbot to ask questions while using walking or cycling directions in Google Maps, which already worked for driving directions. When you’re exploring around town and ...

Rahul Naskar has years of experience writing news and features related to Android, phones, and apps. Outside the tech world, he follows global events and developments shaping the world of geopolitics.

Pranay Parab is an independent tech journalist based in Mumbai, India. He covers tech for Lifehacker, and specializes in tutorials and in-depth features. Google Maps is the only navigation service I ...

To use Google Maps offline, download the area before your trip via Profile > Offline maps > Select your map. Offline mode supports driving navigation, place searches, and GPS tracking, but no live ...

Planning to hit the road this holiday season? Or maybe just thinking about an extended drive of some sort for sometime in the new year? The next time you’ve got a driving adventure ahead of you, today ...

Keep your hands on the wheel while chatting with Gemini about your route and destination -- or have it handle your to-do list. Abrar's interests include phones, streaming, autonomous vehicles, ...