Map platforms like Google, Apple, and Bing Maps now drive 20% of local searches, according to new research. BrightLocal research shows that one in five local searches now happens in map apps.

The company's long-term best was a Google Assistant-powered driving mode integrated into Google Maps. Photo: Bogdan Popa/autoevolution Google's strategy somehow made sense, despite not being well ...

This would make for a cleaner view of your map. Google Maps lets you save places to a list, which can be very convenient if you’re visiting a new city or want to visit a place in your own city.

When enhanced navigation rolls out in November, the blue line on Google Maps will provide a visual of which lane you need to drive in to make your next turn, while the map itself might display ...

POSITANO, Italy — Ivan Stefanovic set up his tripod in the middle of the sidewalk, parting the crowd that had gathered to admire the sweeping cliffside views of the Amalfi Coast. After pressing ...

Google is making it easier to follow the rules of the road—or at least know when you should pay extra attention to them. New traffic-tracking features are coming to Maps and Waze, including the ...

Did you know Google Maps has a feature called Travel Time that ... In the hover menu, click More, then look under the Map Tools section and click on Travel Time to enable the feature: Now click ...

The vast majority of iPhone users installed Google Maps due to the lack of features or map errors in Apple Maps, so Google's software slowly but surely became the go-to choice for navigation on ...

I've lived on the Amalfi Coast for 17 years and know of lots of great places to stay. Although Positano is beautiful, it can get very crowded during the peak season. I recommend staying in less ...

Google Maps is sunsetting web access for its Timeline feature that allows users to view their location history. The company is switching to an on-device approach that is more private and works on ...

Google Maps is preinstalled on most Android phones, but Waze is a popular alternative many use for directions. Despite Google owning both apps, they offer different approaches to navigation with ...