My Maps is a hugely powerful custom maps creation tool that Google has forgotten about. Here's how I use it to level up Google Maps.

Google has plenty of apps in its coffers. Some are obscure, while others proudly wear the company’s name on their sleeve. The Google app is the obvious example. Beyond listing your Discover feed, ...

Google’s integrated “Saved” feature now lets you search your web and Discover bookmarks, as well as locations placed in Google Maps lists. On Android, the Saved tab now has a magnifying glass icon in ...

I did a quick test of this hiddenGoogle Maps feature in the care from my house to my in-laws on streets I already knew. I found it works great for looking at upcoming directions without having to take ...

Before the age of generative AI, I used to rely on Google search whenever I had to travel. I'd look up information about the neighborhood I was staying in, load public transit sites, and read about ...

Although Google is a frequent topic when discussing online privacy, the company offers features to protect your data in its My Activity panel ...

Specifically, there is still no easy way to transfer saved map data from one app to another. This ends up locking users into one mapping platform, which is good for the two tech giants involved, but ...