Sanuj is a tech enthusiast with a passion for exploring smartphones, tablets, and smart wearables. He started his tech journey with a Lumia smartphone, diving into Windows Phone. Later, he switched to ...

When you drive as much as I do testing out all the best electric cars around, getting directions from a reliable navigation app is crucial. It’s the difference between being on time and looking fresh ...

Google is no stranger to discontinued tech. But the phasing out of Google Maps Driving Mode took many by surprise. You know that little black bar at the bottom of Google Maps on Android? Perhaps ...

Will was the Phones Editor at Android Police from August 2022 to May 2025, which usually meant his desk was covered in a dozen different smartphones at any given time. Prior to that, he was a news ...

In February of 2024, Google Assistant Driving Mode was pared back to basically be a voice bar, but in recent days it has disappeared entirely from Google Maps on Android. Launching Google Maps driving ...

Technology has made life easier, and our cars are no exception. With the advent of virtual assistance, driving has become more comfortable and safer. Apps like Google Maps have made navigation simpler ...

The Google Maps driving mode, originally powered by Google Assistant and now baked into the navigation app, failed to become the game-changing feature that Google hoped. The demise of Android Auto for ...

Google keeps working on refining the experience with Google Maps, and the strategy doesn't only come down to adding new features. It also involves dropping functionality that no longer makes sense or ...

Ahead of Earth Day, Google Maps is adding a handful of features to make traveling more sustainable, like offering transit and walking alternatives instead of driving. Google Maps will suggest public ...