At Google I/O, Google showed off more detailed street maps and live views so you can better plan your route, no matter how you're traveling. Managing Editor Alison DeNisco Rayome joined CNET in 2019, ...

If you’re physically shopping somewhere this year for gifts — be safe, shop local, etc. — Google Maps has a number of semi-hidden tools and hacks that can help you get you what you need and where you ...

Make sure you unmute guidance audio to receive clear directions while walking. Adjust guidance volume to hear directions better with street noise. Enable detailed voice guidance and Live View for more ...

Google Maps and its platforms rolled out a Gemini AI update that enhances its location services. Gemini now offers suggestions of things to do and summarized reviews to help inspire users. Drivers can ...

Begin by launching Google Maps on your device. Select the button in the bottom right area of your screen to mark your location. (You can also type in your location in the search bar.) Press the layers ...

Google may soon give you a feel for a city district before you've ever set foot in it. The company is introducing a "neighborhood vibe' feature for Maps on Android and iOS that will help you learn ...

The offline maps support in Google Maps is for many users out there the one feature that makes this navigation app a must-have. It’s not difficult to figure out why this happens. With offline maps, ...

Saving money on gas is a great reason to use Google Maps for all your driving needs. Even if you don't need navigation and directions in your hometown. That's because Google Maps has two new features ...

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.

Peter Ossowski lives near the end of a quiet, dead end street in Warren. It’s not a heavily trafficked area, he said. But now, thanks to an error on Google Maps ...