Google Maps is often considered the world's number one navigation app on Android and iPhone despite the fiercer competition in this space. By the number of downloads, Google Maps is by far the top ...

Google Maps’ Live Updates integration includes a color coded approach that shows real-time traffic conditions for the current route. Users can anticipate light and heavy traffic directly from the ...

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, ...

TomTom GO Navigation has long been considered a top Google Maps alternative on iPhone and Android, and the version aimed at CarPlay and Android Auto users allowed the app to expand deeper into the ...

Car Fireplace is an Android Automotive app that lets you take a relaxing break while in the car. It presents your car screen ...

Android 15 introduced a soft requirement for apps to use edge-to-edge display, but allowed developers to opt out. Android 16 removes this opt-out, mandating full ...

Although GPS on smartphones has improved, believe it or not when Consumer Reports tested the GPS apps, it's one area the iPhone didn't do as well as the Android. Navigation apps are getting better ...

Android phones were a jumble of clunky menus and mismatched designs in Android KitKat. Then came Android 5.0 Lollipop, a sugary-sweet update that transformed the mobile landscape forever. It brought a ...