Google Maps' audio navigation quirks make it difficult to trust

From incomprehensible road names to sneaky rerouting, I feel like I'm taking a risk when I don't have my eye on Google Maps.

Google Maps redesigned: New menu app finally unveiled for both Android and iOS versions; how to check traffic

The redesigned Google Maps settings bring a cleaner, more organised layout, with all options grouped into seven high-level ...

Bad with directions? Here's how Google Maps on Android XR could help you never get lost again

Google appears to have started working on step-by-step navigation on Android XR glasses using Google Maps and Gemini.
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You Can Blur Your Home on Google Maps With Just a Few Clicks

Now, it's up to you to choose what you want Google to blur. Using your mouse, adjust the view of the image so that your home ...

Pixel 10's Google Maps Power-Saving Mode Reaches Older Pixels, But Not Officially

Essentials app that brings Pixel 10-exclusive Google Maps power-saving mode to older Pixels. However, the process is not ...

Google Antigravity Guide 2026 : Plan, Code & Host Apps Online

Learn Google Antigravity with a beginner buildso you gain fast, hands-on app experience. Guiding the AI while you keep ...

How to share your estimated arrival time on iPhone and Android

ETA sharing on Apple Maps and Google Maps keeps contacts updated automatically while you drive safely. Learn step-by-step ...

Never lose your car with Maps parking tools

Learn how to set up Google Maps and Apple Maps on your phone to automatically remember where you parked. Step-by-step ...
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Google Maps Could Soon Get a Power-Saving Mode for Android Users

Google Maps may soon get a new power saving mode to save your battery, especially during long drives. When enabled, Maps will adopt a minimalist monochrome look, stripping away major UI elements. It ...