Every Google Maps user should change these settings now – howtogeek.com
Navigation apps can make your journey smoother when you personalize certain settings that allow for trips with no roadblocks. I like to constantly tweak settings on the app to make my navigation easier, and here are five changes I believe all Google Maps users should check out and change now.

How I use Google Maps to make my commute stress-free – Android Police
For something I do almost every day, commuting used to drain me more than the workday itself. Maps is my go-to app for reliable information, timely alerts, and making real-time decisions without juggling a dozen applications.

Google Maps introduced one of its handiest features yet but it’s not on Android – share.google
I am always losing my car in parking lots. Its model and color are the most popular in the area I live in and I walk out of stores to a sea of similarity, hesitant to click my remote on and off and signal to my fellow drivers that I can’t identify my own car. Google Maps now has a built-in solution to my issue, but it’s one I’ll only be able to use if I have my iPhone on me.

If you’re only using Google Maps for driving directions, you’re missing out on its best features – share.google
Like a lot of people I imagine, I consider Google Maps a lifeline for driving. I first started using it for navigation when I was living in Austin, Texas, and you can tell — my map of the city is covered in bookmarks for everything from Ikea and Torchy’s Tacos to the hospital where my son was born. I still use it regularly, whether I’m headed to the doctor or embarking on a roadtrip.

Google Maps has a hidden view that makes navigation so much easier – share.google
We’ve all stood on a crowded street corner, maybe just stepping out of a subway station, phone in hand, trying to figure out which direction to walk. The map shows a blue dot, of course, but the dot doesn’t always feel as helpful as it should.

I dropped these 5 habits — and Google Maps navigation instantly got faster – share.google

While part of the reason is that Google Maps is installed on every Android phone by default, it’s a household name in the mobile world because so many users rely on it every day for navigation.

5 surprising ways I use Google Maps that have nothing to do with navigation – share.google
I used to open Google Maps only when I needed directions. It was the app I tapped when I was lost, running late, or trying to decide whether braving peak-hour traffic was worth it.

Google Maps Adds 4 Sweet New Features – share.google
New Google Maps features are always welcome around these parts, as I rarely leave the house without first opening Google Maps to make sure the route I plan to take isn’t flooded with Portland’s horrible traffic or to confirm that a business is indeed still open. Today, Google is pushing out at least 4 new features that you might actually find useful.

9 Google Maps voice commands every driver should know – howtogeek.com
Driving these days requires you to be aware and keep your eyes completely focused on the road. Google Maps shows you a lot of information on your dashboard, but you should keep your eyes on the road as much as you can while actively driving. A good way to do this is to use voice commands.

Google Maps is getting a navigation upgrade – howtogeek.com
Google Maps is getting an upgrade thanks to the integration of Gemini. This should make Maps a lot more conversational and have as much information as a tour guide would. The idea is to help you understand where you are going, instead of giving flat directions.

4 things Google Maps does better than Waze – share.google
Rich Hein is a veteran technology journalist with more than two decades covering developer, consumer and enterprise topics. Rich’s career has been dedicated to service journalism, connecting readers to content that informs and delights.