In honor of National Mario Day, Google has collaborated with Nintendo to let your favorite favorite fictional plumber take over Maps and guide you on all your road trips. I'm PCMag's managing editor ...

Besides the obvious fitness monitoring benefits and location sharing features, the Apple Watch can also be useful for getting around, as it can help you with directions, whether you're walking, ...

When you need to find the distance between two locations or want general directions to get from point A to point B, Google Maps simplifies the process. By typing in two different locations, Google ...

Mapquest was there in 1996, almost a decade before modern-day Google Maps. It is the world’s first online mapping and turn-by-turn direction service. The name Mapquest was synonymous with finding ...

Photo: Ste Smith/Cult of Mac Have you ever tried to plan a trip with your posse while gathered around your iPhone? It’s kind of a mess. The tiny screen doesn’t really lend itself to larger viewings.

I seldom use Google Maps to actually get directions, but I open the app almost every day for other reasons that might not be so obvious. Truth is, Google Maps is useful for a lot more than just ...

Saving maps offline can save you a whole lot of trouble. But not every app has all the offline abilities you might want or need, especially if you're a cyclist. I'm an expert in software and ...

Google today announced a few updates to Live View, the augmented reality walking directions in its Google Maps app that officially launched last year. Live View uses your phone’s camera and GPS to ...

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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 ...