I finally de-Googled my life, but I still use Waze in Android Auto for 4 important reasons
I’ve spent a lot of time replacing Google apps and services with alternatives, and have moved on from Google Maps,…
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Google Maps isn’t giving everyone the same route, and these 3 settings are why
Google Maps seems to have a mind of its own when it comes to suggesting a route. When my friend…
These 4 Google Maps features matter more before a road trip than while you’re driving
I use Google Maps frequently, and my routine is to open it and enter my destination. Sure, I get the…
You don’t need a dedicated GPS—an old Android phone makes a better offline navigator
Knowing where you actually are can sometimes be a problem when you’re traveling. But that drawer phone gathering dust can…
I disabled Android’s location tracking and reclaimed my privacy in 30 seconds
While smartphones are evolving every day and support advanced features, they also carry privacy risks. If you use Google Maps…
You’re using Google Maps wrong if you haven’t changed these 4 settings
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve opened Google Maps, typed in my destination, and blindly followed the blue…
5 Google Maps features that will save you time on your busiest days
When your day is packed, getting from one place to another can become a task in itself. Whether I’m heading…
This Google Maps trick replaced my parking notes and timers
I used to leave myself three separate reminders every time I parked: a note in my phone’s notes app, a…
5 Google Maps settings I change before my first drive on any Android phone
Every time I set up a new Android phone, or hand one down to my daughter, or borrow a rental…