These Are the Best Android Apps for 2023
Each year, there are countless apps launched on the Google Play Store. The problem is, it’s hard to tell which are worth your time, and which are worth ignoring altogether.…
Now Anyone Can Play Music in Your Car, No Matter Who’s Connected to CarPlay
For all of CarPlay’s perks, the one downside is it requires one phone to be connected at a time. For the most part, that’s just fine—except when a passenger wants…
The Most Clever Google Maps Settings Everyone Should Be Using
Google Maps has become so much more than a simple navigation app: You can use it to find the best restaurants, gas stations, tourist spots, and so much more. But…
You Can Finally Download Apple Maps Offline in iOS 17
Image: Apple Apple Maps is quickly becoming a great alternative to Google Maps. In some parts of the world, the navigation and street view features are actually better than Google’s.…
The Best Free Online Tools to Map Your Own Bike Routes
Photo: Oleg Troino (Shutterstock) Whether you’re in an unfamiliar place or broadening your horizons in your hometown, there are plenty of tools online to customize different walk, run, and bike…
The Smartest Way to Use Google Maps When You’re Walking Alone
Photo: BigTunaOnline (Shutterstock) Walking around a strange city can be fun. It can also be intimidating, especially when you’re alone, even more so after dark. No one wants to look…
How to Check Road Conditions When You Travel This Winter
Photo: trendobjects (Shutterstock) There’s only so much you can control when it comes to travel, especially during the holidays. Whether you’re embarking on a road trip to see family, or…
How to Download Your Google Maps Directions Before Driving Through Bad Reception
Photo: Khamosh Pathak Heading out for the great outdoors? Perhaps a different country or an area where the internet connection is spotty? You should download Google Maps offline before you…
How to Use Google Maps’ ‘Indoor AR’ Directions
Google recently showed off a slate of new Google Maps features Android and iOS users are getting this year. The first is indoor AR directions for Map’s Live View mode,…
How to Use Split-Screen Street View in Google Maps
The Google Maps app now has a split-screen street view option on Android. Turning it on lets you use Street View and the map simultaneously, which makes finding and navigating…