While Google has generally been moving away from navigation drawers on Android, they still exist in several big apps. Nav drawers definitely have their place, but I wish first-party applications ...

One of the biggest benefits of using a navigation app behind the wheel is that these products make journeys safer and more convenient. They significantly improve the predictability of your route, ...

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. My PCMag career began in 2013 as an ...

Google Maps is a widely used tool for getting around, but one user spotted what was thought to be a new ad format where ads pop up during navigation to recommend a “quick detour” – thankfully that’s ...

Ever since Android Auto and Apple CarPlay became commonplace, there’s been a quiet war going on between automakers and software companies over control of your in-dash navigation and entertainment ...

Google has started rolling out the August 2025 security patch update to its Pixel 6, 7, and 8 series devices. The update brings a fix to the known unresponsive button issue. It also addresses the ...