Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...

Through vast cross-country stretches or tight city streets, Google Maps and Waze guide you where you need to go—but which one is the top map app? I put them head-to-head to find out.

Google is integrating its Gemini AI assistant into the Maps application. This will allow drivers to use AI to improve their ...

Google Maps uses Gemini AI to offer hands-free, conversational directions, landmark guidance, and nearby recommendations on ...

Improving an app doesn't always come down to shipping major new features and fixing the existing bugs; it also comes down to subtle refinements that users didn't even think about, significantly ...

When you think of navigation, two names come to mind — Google Maps and TomTom. One is the most widely used navigation app in the United States, and the other is one of the most well-known sat nav ...

Google appears to be testing centered maps again on Android Auto, but without obstructing the view with the destination menu.

Google Maps has a new mode that reduces battery usage in case your phone is low. But it's not available for every device yet ...

Google Maps on Android Auto can be a buggy mess, but Google could solve this with a simple solution: give users control over ...

Google Maps is widely rolling out a revamped color palette and, now, that’s also showing up on Android Auto too. The updated look for Google Maps replaces the usual warm colors with a new, colder ...

Anu is a Features author at Android Police. You'll find her writing in-depth pieces about automation tools, productivity apps, and explainers. Before joining AP, she used to write for prominent tech ...