A 2024 survey conducted by United Tires found that 61% of American drivers use GPS at least once per week. Google Maps was the most popular app choice, used by 63% of drivers, followed by Apple Maps, ...

I always use Google Maps whenever I go on a trip to explore new places, but I try to keep my interactions with the app to a minimum while I drive. This prevents me from getting distracted and allows ...

Google is rolling out some big Gemini-powered updates to its Maps app. Google Maps is getting a conversational navigation feature that lets drivers ask complex questions. You can find specific kinds ...

The legality of using a map app, GPS or other navigation device while driving depends on how you’re using it, Teri Ross, executive director of Illinois Legal Aid Online, told the News-Democrat. “We’re ...

More than 30 U.S. states have a hands-free driving law making it illegal for all drivers to use handheld cellphones while operating a vehicle, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association ...

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, ...

Picture this: You’re stopped at a red light when you decide to alter your route. Are you legally allowed to check Google Maps on your smartphone? Or do you risk getting a ticket for using a map app?

Rahul Naskar has years of experience writing news and features related to Android, phones, and apps. Outside the tech world, he follows global events and developments shaping the world of geopolitics.