Mapquest was there in 1996, almost a decade before modern-day Google Maps. It is the world’s first online mapping and turn-by-turn direction service. The name Mapquest was synonymous with finding ...

I seldom use Google Maps to actually get directions, but I open the app almost every day for other reasons that might not be so obvious. Truth is, Google Maps is useful for a lot more than just ...

As someone who only passed my driver's test in 2009, long after the proliferation of GPS navigation, I do wonder how people managed to drive to any unfamiliar destination in the not-so-distant past — ...

As the native navigation app on your iPhone, Apple Maps provides an iOS-integrated and feature-rich experience. In this guide, we'll take you through the various functions which let you get directions ...

This “driving-friendly Assistant interface” is coming first to the US on devices set to English. An Android 9.0+ phone in portrait orientation with 4GB+ of RAM is required. There are several ways to ...

Google isn't new to adding AI to its products, and that includes Google Maps. The company already has AI tools that let you ask Gemini for directions to your destination, or get more info about it, ...

You'll soon be able to talk to Gemini while driving in Google Maps. The chatbot will be able to change your route for you on the fly, or answer questions. Directions will also now pull from landmark ...