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Google Maps vs. Waze: I Tried Both Navigation Apps, and This One Gets You There Faster

These dependable map apps help you avoid traffic jams and get you where you need to go with ease, but which should you ...
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Best Navigation App? Google Maps, Waze, & GPS for Android

In 2025, a navigation app is no longer just a digital map — it’s an ai-powered travel assistant that brings together real-time traffic conditions, offline maps, advanced route planning, 3D maps, ...

Google Maps vs. Waze: I compared the two best navigation apps, and this one wins easily

ZDNET's key takeaways Waze is great for fast reroutes and real-time driver alerts.Google Maps has deep Gemini integeration ...
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Google Maps for Android Auto Gets a Feature That Makes Perfect Sense

Google Maps has just been updated with a new feature on Android Auto, making it easier for users to begin navigation when the app is projected to the infotainment screen. Google Maps has received a ...
Android Authority

Google says pick Maps or Waze in the car — here's how I use both

Despite its litany of flaws, I love Android Auto. It makes driving more enjoyable by offering easy access to my music collection and putting important navigation information front and center. However, ...

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.

This app brings Pixel 10’s Google Maps power-saving mode to older Pixels

In November 2025, Google introduced a new power-saving mode in Google Maps, exclusive to the Pixel 10. It preserves power while using navigation by utilizing a monochrome color scheme and minimizing ...