Stepping away from Google Maps led me to some hidden-gem alternatives and also some dealbreakers. You may find my final choice surprising.

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.

Waze seems to have started testing support for traffic lights on its navigation maps. The feature is reportedly being tested only in one country for now. Waze users have been wanting the traffic light ...

Waze involved the community and its input from day one, and editing the map for more accurate info is one of its biggest strengths. In many countries, the Waze map imports publicly available road data ...

Waze has been in the business for a long time, but oftentimes, it's always Google Maps that has the more advanced features and updates. The navigation app is now allowing users to operate the mobile ...

Navigation apps have become an essential part of modern life. Whether you are commuting to work, running errands or exploring a new city, relying on accurate directions and real-time traffic updates ...

Google Maps has a stranglehold on many of our smartphones when it comes to navigation, and for good reason. The app offers plenty of features while also giving directions and other information ...

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, ...

Google Maps has been around for nearly two decades and is the most popular navigation app. Waze is more community-centric while Apple Maps has a loyal user base of iPhone owners. Each navigation app ...

What's the best map app to navigate Houston's daily onslaught of traffic? For the Houstonians who shared their thoughts with the Chronicle, the No. 1 choice for help when commuting is Google-owned ...

Apple recently released iOS 18.4 with added customization for users, especially those in the European Union. In a bid to comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act and to offer more consumer control, ...

Since its launch in 2005, Google Maps has evolved significantly and now there are a variety of Google Maps features. It's one of those apps you'll almost always find on someone's smartphone, and ...