These useful navigation apps help you avoid bumper-to-bumper traffic and get to your destination quickly, but which is best? I tested both map services and found a clear winner.

Google is integrating its Gemini artificial intelligence assistant into the Maps navigation app. Drivers can access new Gemini features through voice commands on the Google Maps app. Google Maps, the ...

A leak a few weeks ago claimed Google would add Gemini-powered conversations to Google Maps that would look and feel similar to chats in the Gemini app, with a big twist: These chats would be centered ...

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Navigation apps have become an essential part of modern life. Whether you are commuting to work, running errands or exploring a new city, relying on accurate directions and real-time traffic updates ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. New Google Maps features are always welcome around these parts, as I rarely leave the house without first ...

TL;DR: Google Maps now features an AI-powered Gemini upgrade, enhancing navigation with landmark-based directions, hands-free voice assistance, and real-time traffic updates. Integrated with Google ...

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If you're a Google Maps user from Europe, Google has fantastic news for you. Some of the features announced in 2025 are are still rolling out on the Old Continent, making it easier to navigate, no ...