Google and Waze dominate the navigation space on Android, Android Auto, iPhone, and CarPlay. Both are owned by Google and despite Apple devices coming with a pre-loaded in-house alternative, many ...

A capable map app will save you time (and your sanity), but which one is best at dodging all the holiday season traffic? I tested both, and there's a clear winner.

Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...

Android Automotive is Google’s big bet in the car world, and it’s all happening for a very good reason. Thanks to deeper integration of its own services, Google can eventually control more vehicle ...

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 ...

The dawn of the smartphone age had us cheering for GPS chips and easy, on-the-go navigation. No longer were we beholden to sites like MapQuest (which still exists as a mobile app, by the way) and ...

Google Maps is no longer the only free navigation app people trust every day. A growing group of users now swear by alternatives that offer richer traffic data, stronger offline support, or tighter ...

Waze sets itself apart from the competition, like Google Maps, by making the experience more engaging. For starters, it's focused on car and bike drivers, versus generalized maps and traffic alerts.

The convenience of GPS apps comes with a downside. Here’s how to see years of details everywhere you've used Google Maps. It’s a bit startling to see it all in one place. There are more private ...

Waze and Google Maps are two of the most popular navigation apps for getting from points A to B. Both apps are owned by Google, but they have unique features and abilities that set them apart.

As part of recent cost-cutting measures, Google is planning to merge its Waze and Maps divisions, The Wall Street Journal has reported. The move is aimed at reducing duplicated work across the ...

As part of recent cost-cutting measures, Google is planning to merge its Waze and Maps divisions, The Wall Street Journal has reported. The move is aimed at reducing duplicated work across the ...