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

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From incomprehensible road names to sneaky rerouting, I feel like I'm taking a risk when I don't have my eye on Google Maps.

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Navigating busy public transportation hotspots and making reservations can feel like a nightmare. Now, I rely on these Google Maps tricks when I'm in a travel pinch. Macy Meyer Writer II Macy is a ...

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Most Google Maps users only use it to find directions, but it offers many other fantastic features that will make your trip ...

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 ...

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