I talked to Google Maps like a person — and Gemini made it work

Google has officially debuted Gemini 3, marking a major upgrade for its AI models and the platforms that use them. New ...
autoevolution

The Google Maps Feature I Always Use Before I Start Navigation

There are a million ways to use Google Maps, but no matter how you do it, it's important to remember that, as a driver, you should never take anything this app says ...

I put Waze and Google Maps head-to-head, and the loser is clear (but it depends on your navigation needs)

Waze is a popular navigation app available on iOS and Android devices. You can get real-time traffic updates and road alerts ...

Waze vs. Google Maps: I compared the two best navigation apps, and there's a clear winner

ZDNET's key takeaways Waze is great for fast reroutes and real-time driver alerts.Google Maps has deep Gemini integeration ...
Android Authority

Google says pick Maps or Waze in the car — here's how I use both

Despite its litany of flaws, I love Android Auto. It makes driving more enjoyable by offering easy access to my music collection and putting important navigation information front and center. However, ...
BGR

Google Maps Just Got A Huge Update For Public Transportation Navigation

If you use Google Maps for walking or public transportation guidance, we've got some good news for you. According to new reports, the navigation app has made some big changes to how it handles ...
USA Today

How Google Maps is using AI to win the navigation app war

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 ...
Yahoo

I use Google Maps every time I drive, even if I know where I'm going — here's why

As someone who only passed my driver's test in 2009, long after the proliferation of GPS navigation, I do wonder how people managed to drive to any unfamiliar destination in the not-so-distant past — ...
Android Authority

Public transport navigation in Google Maps just got a much-needed overhaul

Google Maps has updated its public transit navigation to allow full map access during trips. Users can now search, browse, and reroute without cancelling or restarting their current journey. Plus, new ...
CNET

Google Maps Is Getting More Hands-Free for When You're Driving

Macy is a writer on the AI Team. She covers how AI is changing daily life and how to make the most of it. This includes writing about consumer AI products and their real-world impact, from ...
talkandroid.com

How to Use Google Maps’ Flight-Path Feature to Calculate Exact Distances

Editorial Note: Talk Android may contain affiliate links on some articles. If you make a purchase through these links, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. Measuring ...
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The Google Maps Feature Users Ignore, but Waze Will Never Get

Google Maps is becoming more like Waze with the addition of incident reporting and everything, but it still has several ...