Navigation apps like Google Maps only work as intended if the device you're using does one basic thing well: locate you, the user, accurately. If a navigation app can't find you, it can lead to all ...

Compass is an Android app that gives users the ability to see where they’re headed in a dedicated app for their smartphones. More than just a simple pointer to show users where North is however, ...

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.