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If you're only using Google Maps for driving directions, you're missing out on its best features

Like a lot of people I imagine, I consider Google Maps a lifeline for driving. I first started using it for navigation when I was living in Austin, Texas, and you can tell -- my map of the city is ...

I use Android Auto and CarPlay practically every day — but here's the one thing I also do before driving

Google Maps is the one thing I always make sure to activate on CarPlay and Android Auto before I start driving because it ...
Android Authority

Google says pick Maps or Waze in the car — here's how I use both

Despite its litany of flaws, I love Android Auto. It makes driving more enjoyable by offering easy access to my music collection and putting important navigation information front and center. However, ...
ZDNet

I found a free Google Maps alternative that doesn't track my location (or kill my phone battery)

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 ...