Google's mapping application for mobile phones is now able to give a user's approximate location without the need for their handset to be GPS-enabled. Until now, to derive location, the Google Maps ...

Yesterday’s introduction of the Google Maps Navigation service was seen by many as the death of standalone GPS. That isn’t true and rumors of the death have been greatly exaggerated. Consider the ...

You can save a route in Google Maps with the "Pin" feature, as long as you're driving or using public transport.

While Google Maps is one of the leading choices when it comes to navigation apps, this doesn’t necessarily mean that everything is always working exactly as expected. Not a long time ago, we discussed ...

Even if you know how to get where you're going, there are still plenty of reasons to keep Google Maps running on your phone ...

You don’t have cellphone coverage—or affordable cellphone coverage—everywhere. That’s why Joel asked if he could download maps when he has Wi-Fi, and use them ...

Want to really annoy someone who relies on Google Maps for satellite navigation? Researchers have come up with a novel way of stealthily sending people in the wrong direction, using $250 of equipment ...

If you're looking to save money on a toll-heavy trip, knowing how to avoid tolls on Google Maps is key. Here's how to do it on desktop and mobile.