After initially removing the compass within Maps on Android way back in early 2019, Google has now restored the much-loved feature after fan pressure. The little floating compass widget was ...

After a lengthy absence, Google is bringing back the compass widget within Maps on Android. And don't worry, this isn't some cruel April Fools' Day joke on the company's part. In a support post ...

The days of busting out a paper map while on the go are mostly over, which means that people are much less likely to be found wandering cluelessly around new cities now that they have a phone with ...

Google announced a few major changes for Google Maps this week, revealing that it will use AI to improve directions and navigation. Directions will now consider the ride's carbon footprint, allowing ...

You might’ve noticed that Google Maps’ compass kind of sucks. I’ve reviewed many a device for TNW, and rarely does the compass on any seem to point in the right direction right away. But you can’t ...

Well, Google keeps on adding new features to its apps from time to time. And this time around, it is not adding a new feature but bringing back an old feature to Google Maps. Notably, the compass is ...

I don't know about you, but the Google Maps compass is an essential feature of the navigation app. And chances are that you agree, as Google confirmed not long ago, that the compass returned to Google ...

For most of us, our phones have replaced quite a few pieces of technology in our lives, not the least of which is GPS or mapping software. Having the appropriate sensors and whatnot to tell you ...

A new product called Compass Stone has arrived on Kickstarter, and it's looking to change the way we use our phones for GPS navigation. The idea behind Compass Stone is simple: people should be ...

The blue dot and direction arrow in Google Maps represent where you are and what direction your device is pointing in. A minor update to the Android app today changes the arrow to a shining blue beam.