The Latest Breaking News from Google Maps

Google Maps is testing a battery-saving mode you've always needed

Google Maps is working on a new power saving mode.

Android Central · Oct 31, 2025

Google Maps could soon get its biggest design upgrade in years – and it'll save your battery too

A future update could save your bacon when it really matters.

T3 · Oct 31, 2025

I tested Waze on a 400-mile road trip — and now I've changed my mind about Google Maps

While I've preferred Google Maps to Waze in the past, a recent road trip helped changed my mind about which mapping app to use for directions.

Tom’s Guide · Oct 31, 2025

Apple Maps could be about to make a huge mistake and copy the worst part of Google Maps and Waze — ads

Apple Maps may be taking some cues from Google Maps and Waze, by adding ads to Apple Maps search results next year.

Tom’s Guide · Oct 27, 2025

Ford Bronco Helps Bring TransAmerica Trail to Google Street View

Google’s ambitious Street View project to create a 360-degree map of the world began in 2007. Since then, over 220 billion images have been captured, covering more than 10 million miles across 100 countries and territories. For its latest effort, the tech giant teamed up with Ford to map roads…

Motor1 · Oct 27, 2025

I love Google Maps, but it sucks for hiking — here's the app I use to avoid getting lost in the woods

Google Maps is terrible at offering walking and hiking trails in its app. So I've resorted to using OpenStreet Map to avoid getting lost (and paying money).

Tom’s Guide · Oct 25, 2025

Tired of Google Maps and Apple Maps? Here are your best alternatives

You don't have to get stuck with Google Maps or Apple Maps, there are plenty of alternative navigation apps out there to choose from.

Tom’s Guide · Oct 24, 2025

Android Auto's latest update brings an important Google Maps refresh

The latest update to Android Auto could make it easier to report incidents on the road

T3 · Oct 23, 2025

I used Samsung's Galaxy XR headset, and it's the 'laptop for your face' you've been waiting for

I tested Samsung Galaxy XR's impressive Google software, but some of its best features couldn't be contained in a 30-minute demo.

Android Central · Oct 22, 2025

Google Maps could be about to change how you add stops mid-drive — and this is why it'll make your life harder

Google could be about to change how you add stops to your trip, and I really don't like how much this changes things.

Tom’s Guide · Oct 20, 2025