We’re so dependent on our cell phones and their navigation apps that we don’t even think about directions anymore. But, what happens if you’re running out of data? Don’t worry. We have a hack to teach ...
Google Maps and Waze, two of the most popular navigation apps, were released in 2005 and 2006, respectively, but Apple Maps didn't arrive on the scene until years later in 2012. Despite that, the ...
It's the stuff of spy movies: someone plants a GPS tracker or Apple AirTag in your car without your consent and uses it to track your every move. While this may seem like a farfetched scenario, it's ...
You’ve got a dying smartphone battery and many miles to go. You know your final destination, but how to get there—well, that’s another story. The answer to your eternally and directionally challenged ...
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How to use GPS for hiking navigation

A GPS - or global positioning system - is a handy tool for hillwalkers. We examine how to use GPS for hiking navigation ...
With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google and writes about iPhone and Android features, privacy and security settings, and more. Summer is the perfect time for a road trip.
Bryan Roth had been hiking and scrambling for a while, with drop-offs evident around him, when his guides held out coveralls ...