Google Maps has many useful features to help you make the most of route planning, trip options, and privacy features.

Of all the first-party apps, Google Maps probably offered the worst settings experience, but a redesign is finally cleaning things up.

In November 2025, Google introduced a new power-saving mode in Google Maps, exclusive to the Pixel 10. It preserves power ...

Essentials app that brings Pixel 10-exclusive Google Maps power-saving mode to older Pixels. However, the process is not ...

Most people blast past Boulder City, but it built the Hoover Dam — and it’s still frozen in time. From here to the Grand Canyon, this video stops at 11 spots that include a ghost gas station in ...

Now, it's up to you to choose what you want Google to blur. Using your mouse, adjust the view of the image so that your home ...

Gemini now has more visual search results from Maps. Previously, results were mostly text. Results now include photos, review highlights, and more. If you use Gemini to help find restaurants, coffee ...

Ben Khalesi writes about where artificial intelligence, consumer tech, and everyday technology intersect for Android Police. With a background in AI and Data Science, he’s great at turning geek speak ...

Strange moments, unbelievable coincidences, and hilarious surprises—Google Street View has captured some truly wild scenes.

Privacy-first: no tracking or data collection. Offline maps and turn-by-turn directions save battery. Free, open-source app for Android and iOS. Every month, Google ...

A capable map app will save you time (and your sanity), but which one is best at dodging all the holiday season traffic? I tested both, and there's a clear winner. My PCMag career began in 2013 as an ...

Take a good look at the photo below, and see if you, or anyone you know, is in it. It could be anyone. Jenk's is a popular ...