Google Maps updated for Android 16: why you’ll like it more (but won’t know why)

Google Maps just got a major update with Android 16. We explain the Material 3 Expressive changes and why this improved ...
Android Authority

Android 15 QPR1 has a spiffy new tutorial for touchpad gestures

The latest Android 15 QPR1 beta introduces a tutorial on how to use touchpad gestures for navigation. Although Google introduced touchpad gestures for navigation in last year’s Android 14 release, it ...
Android Police

Google Maps on Android Auto just made it easier to tell which lane to use when navigating

Marcus Spence is a tech professional and content writer based in Atlanta, GA. With a keen eye for industry trends, Marcus is dedicated to enhancing the way we interact with technology. When he’s not ...
Android Police

Custom vehicle icons in Google Maps have started rolling out to a select few on Android

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...
USA Today

Google Maps vs. Waze vs. Apple Maps: Which navigation app is best for driving in 2025?

Google Maps has been around for nearly two decades and is the most popular navigation app. Waze is more community-centric while Apple Maps has a loyal user base of iPhone owners. Each navigation app ...