I left Google Maps behind for a free alternative that doesn't track me (or drain my phone battery)

CoMaps is community-driven, open-source, transparent, and the developers aren't concerned with making a profit. The app is fairly new (just hitting Google Play Store and the Apple App Store around ...

Google Maps just got its biggest upgrade in years, and it changes how you navigate (for the better)

The visual search results are definitely an improvement over the old way, and it's definitely an improvement over a traditional Google search. If Gemini can eventually show relevant photos too, it ...

Why I stopped relying on Google Maps in Android Auto — and the app I use now

The problem with Google Maps comes down to its design. It’s an online-first app that depends on constant data to update ...

Google Gemini 3 Flash Becomes Default For AI Mode In Search

Google launches Gemini 3 Flash and makes it the default in the Gemini app. It’s rolling out as AI Mode’s default model.
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Google Maps or Waze? This Nav App Will Get You to Your Holiday Parties Faster

A capable map app will save you time (and your sanity), but which one is best at dodging all the holiday season traffic? I ...

Google just upgraded your Gemini app with a faster default model

The efficient model outperforms Gemini 2.5 Pro in all benchmark tests, all while using 30 percent fewer tokens at $0.50 per ...