To use Google Maps offline, download the area before your trip via Profile > Offline maps > Select your map. Offline mode supports driving navigation, place searches, and GPS tracking, but no live ...

If you're planning a trip for Labor Day, you might plan on using your iPhone's Maps app for directions. But using the app for extended periods could eat up your monthly data. Thankfully, when Apple ...

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The way we travel has changed. The paper map that once unfolded to the size of a kitchen table now fits in our pockets. It also gives us detailed instructions for navigating almost anywhere in the ...

With offline maps, you can designate areas you want to download from your Maps app onto your iPhone to use in case of an emergency, or so the app doesn't wreck your cellular data. Before you start ...

There is nothing worse than watching your network drop just when you need directions the most. Whether you are wandering through a new city, driving through hilly terrain or simply facing poor ...

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After an incredibly rough start, Apple Maps is one of the most frequently used apps on the iPhone. Here's all you need to ...

If you use Google Maps on your smartwatch, there's a useful new feature you need to know about. Thanks to a recent update, you can use Google Maps navigation even if your watch doesn't have an ...

I ditched Google Maps for a free alternative that doesn't track me (or drain my phone battery) ...

The boundaries of Apple’s walled garden aren’t as well defined as they used to be; Apple Maps is the latest app to break out. It has taken a while—the app ...