Google Maps remains one of the best navigation apps thanks to its detailed mapping, real-time traffic information, Google Assistant integration, public transit routes, cycle travel modes, and robust ...

Many drivers still swear by a dedicated portable GPS navigation system, and for good reason. A portable GPS, or portable navigation device (PND), leaves your phone free for other uses. Portable GPS ...

The third-party navigation app stands apart from the crowd with an emphasis on off-road navigation and offline maps. Antuan started out in the automotive industry the old-fashioned way, by turning ...

Rivian and GM ditched Apple CarPlay for Google Maps in EVs. About a third of new car buyers prefer Apple CarPlay. Built-in, cell-phone-based, and dedicated GPS navigators have pros and cons.

GPS issues in Android Auto have been around for way too long, and despite some updates bringing improvements in this regard, the whole thing is still there with no other patch in sight. In the last ...

There’s no excuse for getting lost these days. Navigation systems now come as standard equipment in many cars—both new and used—and are also available as stand-alone GPS devices or apps—like Waze and ...

CR's experts share the pros and cons of built-in navigation systems, stand-alone GPS devices, and navigation apps By Benjamin ...

Gesture navigation has existed since the launch of Android 10 in 2019. While the classic three-button navigation system is still available, gesture navigation frees up space on your screen by moving ...