TomTom has recently rebranded one of its mobile navigation apps; I used it during a two-hour journey, and here's what I found ...

You don't have to be a Google Maps user to admit this is the number one navigation app worldwide. It's the default choice on Android and Android Auto and is often the go-to alternative on iPhone and ...

Many see Nokia's new Ovi Maps release as the Finnish mobility giant's slap at Google, which added similar functionality to its Google Android mobile operating system in October when it released Google ...

We tend to think of Google Maps as a straight-up navigation tool, like a digital compass that gets us from point A to point B without getting hopelessly lost. But no, there's more you can use it for.

In addition, this novel addition involves the integration of Bluetooth Beacons—compact devices proficient in radio transmission to Android smartphones with energy efficiency in mind. This innovation ...

Google Maps introduces Bluetooth tunnel beacons for improved navigation accuracy in tunnels, solving a common problem faced by navigation apps. Bluetooth tunnel beacons use strategically placed ...

Before delving into specific solutions, it's crucial to comprehend how Google Maps determines your location. The app utilizes a combination of technologies: Enable "High Accuracy" Mode: Google Maps ...

There’s no excuse for getting lost these days. Navigation systems now come as standard equipment in many cars—both new and used—and are also available as stand-alone GPS devices or apps—like Waze and ...

With the number of mountain rescue incidents caused by people relying on Google Maps rising, we explain why using it for hiking is a bad idea. The post Can I use Google Maps for hiking? appeared first ...

Apple received backlash when Maps launched in 2012. The GPS app was so badly reviewed that Apple fired the executive who oversaw its development, and CEO Tim Cook issued a public apology. Over the ...