<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide in Google-maps ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/tag/google-maps Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:30:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ I used Gemini in Google Maps to find hidden local gems — now I’m hooked ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/i-prompted-gemini-in-google-maps-to-find-local-hidden-gems-and-now-i-have-loads-of-new-places-to-check-out WKTFLGXgorTdbKDjaiuB5T Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tried Google Maps' new bus tracking feature in the UK — it's a good start, but there's room to improve ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/i-just-tried-google-maps-new-bus-tracking-feature-in-the-uk-its-a-good-start-but-theres-room-to-improve 5cxwx3S3UuutrACXenVaRe Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I use these 10 ChatGPT prompts to find hidden gem restaurants — they’ve never failed me ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/i-use-these-10-chatgpt-prompts-to-find-new-places-to-eat-theyve-never-failed-me N3RSmJvw3PBpKSqSdihCcJ Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:30:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tried the new Google Maps update and these 3 new features are game changers ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/google-gemini/i-just-tried-the-new-google-maps-update-and-these-3-new-features-are-game-changers XkkBWE4MZT9iNRnJVeDYob Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:50:36 +0000 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:24:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 Google Maps features that solve the biggest travel headaches ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/never-be-late-lose-your-car-or-stress-about-parking-again-3-google-maps-features-i-swear-by 5e9ZrPrn3gv2RWY5iMG46m Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:26:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google Maps just added a major EV charging update — and it fixes one of my biggest electric driving problems ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/android-phones/google-maps-just-added-a-major-ev-charging-update-and-it-fixes-one-of-my-biggest-electric-driving-problems 55XCDDnzwaLwXhn5UbTtiD Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:34:43 +0000 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:29:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ My sense of direction is so bad that even Google Maps can't help — can this $5m local transit app do any better? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mobile-apps/my-sense-of-direction-is-so-bad-that-even-google-maps-cant-help-can-this-usd5m-local-transit-app-do-any-better 7vkoNMhSdbHpiMHVThvan5 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I asked Google Maps to find the cheapest gas — this hidden feature nailed it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/this-hidden-google-maps-feature-helped-me-find-the-cheapest-gas-nearby-and-its-a-game-changer DvWrJ7Tkh4pMkzWSbn3t8g Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:00:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Google Maps feature saves me 20 minutes every day, and you're probably ignoring it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/this-google-maps-feature-saves-me-20-minutes-every-day-and-youre-probably-ignoring-it kHT3AtPoXjFRZEdHpxcvPM Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gas prices are on the rise again — 4 tools for finding cheaper gas and saving money ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/vehicle-tech/gas-prices-are-on-the-rise-again-heres-how-to-find-cheaper-gas-and-save-money tr4xRerywK23MhwraN6vAV Sat, 14 Mar 2026 07:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google Maps just got 'biggest navigation upgrade in over a decade' — meet Ask Maps and Immersive Navigation ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mobile-apps/google-maps-is-adding-even-more-gemini-features-and-it-could-be-the-biggest-upgrade-for-years TwDezhPn5XTHprDst7D7Md Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:59:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ Oil prices are spiking — here's how I used Google Maps to find cheap gas near me ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mobile-apps/oil-prices-are-spiking-heres-how-i-used-google-maps-to-find-cheap-gas-near-me NNG9aHVUfHwq46fCnPbYrm Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I used Canvas in Gemini to plan a trip — and it found free activities I didn’t expect ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/i-used-canvas-in-gemini-to-plan-a-trip-and-it-found-free-activities-i-didnt-expect dvLutptzinWcKCK2hxN7BH Sat, 07 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just realized how bad Google Maps is on CarPlay — why does it look so terrible? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mobile-apps/i-just-realized-how-bad-google-maps-is-on-carplay-why-does-it-look-so-terrible HgJzuUudScjbJHoUDFuMG8 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Waze vs Google Maps: Which app has the best incident reporting? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mobile-apps/waze-vs-google-maps-which-app-has-the-best-incident-reporting 6vvwi5aevXsFdH3LC67Zij Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I use Android Auto and CarPlay practically every day — but here's the one thing I also do before driving ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/i-use-android-auto-and-carplay-practically-every-day-but-heres-the-one-thing-i-also-do-before-driving BUB4Ny8cauBm72C58VkxPY Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gemini is getting a dedicated Google Maps section — here's everything you'll be able to do ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/google-gemini/gemini-is-getting-a-dedicated-google-maps-section-heres-everything-youll-be-able-to-do NzQUtG89jbqNLLghFruTrd Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:47:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google Maps appears to be removing features if you're not logged in — and that's a huge mistake ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mobile-apps/google-maps-appears-to-be-removing-features-if-youre-not-logged-in-and-thats-a-huge-mistake aoFKEg5FVS2mZREnhbFq5B Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:40:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to change your YouTube TV broadcast delay setting for Super Bowl 2026 today ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/streaming/how-to-change-your-youtube-tv-broadcast-delay-setting-for-super-bowl-2026-today tBzsaQfDDvZ6qksePFvczf Sun, 08 Feb 2026 17:30:16 +0000 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 17:35:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to change your YouTube TV broadcast delay setting for Super Bowl 2026 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/streaming/how-to-change-your-youtube-tv-broadcast-delay-setting-for-super-bowl-2026 UsX59pFMvKkZczSzvXSi8g Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:26:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Google Maps feature will change the way you navigate — and it's hiding in plain sight ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mobile-apps/this-google-maps-feature-will-change-the-way-you-navigate-with-the-app-and-its-hiding-in-plain-sight caSRJnt8UZYhPvyvNxAykJ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:45:53 +0000 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 20:50:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google Maps just got a major AI upgrade — and it’s finally hands-free for walkers and cyclists ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/google-maps-just-got-a-major-ai-upgrade-and-its-finally-hands-free-for-walkers-and-cyclists tGVPWaZuKfArPi2nJvhRzJ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google Maps can now help you find your parked car — here’s how ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/keyboards/google-maps-can-help-you-find-your-parked-car-heres-how qZNwnHhiDk2umW762awaeK Sat, 20 Dec 2025 08:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google Maps brings back a feature it killed in 2024 following major backlash ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mobile-apps/google-maps-brings-back-a-feature-it-killed-in-2024-following-major-backlash RDjAHoxMy7Jhk9ymAs9Vjh Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:39:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Waze is testing a big traffic upgrade that will make your life easier ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mobile-apps/waze-just-tipped-for-a-big-traffic-upgrade-that-will-make-your-life-easier HUStNA2PCqZix4VFr4z8HU Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:51:00 +0000 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:27:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested Google Maps vs Apple Maps to see which offers the best public transportation experience — here’s what happened ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/i-tested-google-maps-vs-apple-maps-to-see-which-offers-the-best-public-transportation-experience-heres-what-happened 6XTfEjHTsBLy5YQSiBQGJH Sat, 13 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google Maps just made it a lot easier to find your car — and it's coming to iPhones first ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mobile-apps/google-maps-will-now-automatically-save-your-parking-space-but-theres-a-catch 5WFw3qDTno9jLHhWuSWuan Tue, 09 Dec 2025 18:50:46 +0000 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:02:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google Maps is getting 4 big upgrades for millions — here's all the new features ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mobile-apps/google-maps-gets-four-new-features-to-help-cut-your-travel-time-during-the-holidays vz3qskwbdHByihqNcC3kUV Wed, 19 Nov 2025 20:59:12 +0000 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 19:49:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested Google Maps Live View vs Apple Maps Guide Me — which map app has the better AR navigation? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mobile-apps/i-tested-apple-maps-guide-me-vs-google-maps-live-view-which-map-app-has-the-better-ar-navigation BVnciGqHN5vqFPQ45stCCT Sat, 15 Nov 2025 05:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I use an iPhone but this new Google Maps feature just might convince me to switch to a Pixel — here's why ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mobile-apps/google-maps-just-got-a-huge-upgrade-that-saves-your-battery-find-out-if-its-coming-to-your-phone RDc95BA9wtTADHNA6Q75d Wed, 12 Nov 2025 23:43:32 +0000 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:41:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just discovered the best Google Maps feature you (probably) haven't tried yet ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/i-just-discovered-this-hidden-google-maps-feature-that-makes-my-route-planning-way-better 5LDtXRNEZ9t9MrHZPFkVHQ Sat, 08 Nov 2025 05:15:00 +0000 Sat, 08 Nov 2025 23:10:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google Maps is getting a huge upgrade for millions — and it could be a real lifesaver ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mobile-apps/google-maps-is-working-on-a-huge-upgrade-that-will-make-sure-your-phone-doesnt-die-while-getting-directions B5EU7UZkT6ZkLNejxA9hqK Fri, 31 Oct 2025 19:09:32 +0000 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 21:19:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested Waze on a 400-mile road trip — and now I've changed my mind about Google Maps ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/waze-vs-google-maps-a-single-road-trip-just-changed-my-mind-about-who-wins oQQS95gVHzC3WDteo5dk2i Fri, 31 Oct 2025 04:01:00 +0000 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 13:01:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ I love Google Maps, but it sucks for hiking — here's the app I use to avoid getting lost in the woods ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mobile-apps/i-love-google-maps-but-it-sucks-for-hiking-heres-the-app-i-use-to-avoid-getting-lost-in-the-woods 8z2ExYhQP5aH6CAUbTfjA6 Sat, 25 Oct 2025 05:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tired of Google Maps and Apple Maps? Here are your best alternatives ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mobile-apps/google-maps-and-apple-maps-arent-your-only-options-when-youre-driving-here-are-the-6-best-alternatives mSTVWE4ssQ4sTpVySR8u97 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 04:30:00 +0000 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:14:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google Maps could be about to change how you add stops mid-drive — and this is why it'll make your life harder ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mobile-apps/google-maps-could-be-about-to-change-how-you-add-stops-mid-drive-and-this-is-why-itll-make-your-life-harder qYsyJJTfaScapotWbheoCY Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:35:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google Maps just made it even easier to tell how long it will take to get home — here’s how ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mobile-apps/google-maps-just-made-it-even-easier-to-tell-how-long-it-will-take-to-get-home-heres-how EKy9UaG68jRU8LKRv4rQZL Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:10:10 +0000 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 12:33:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ I use Google Maps every time I drive, even if I know where I'm going — here's why ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mobile-apps/i-use-google-maps-every-time-i-drive-even-if-i-know-where-im-going-heres-why JKXaibWGTp4XTn6tDnZ55V Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:30:00 +0000 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 20:00:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ I use Google Maps every day — here's 5 features that will make your commute easier ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/i-use-google-maps-daily-and-these-5-features-make-my-commute-so-much-easier seXc2fkmTEgLgoKbkoxAHa Wed, 15 Oct 2025 08:30:00 +0000 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:12:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ I drove over 1,000 miles to test out Apple Maps vs. Google Maps for a month — here's the winner ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/i-drove-over-1-000-miles-to-test-out-apple-maps-vs-google-maps-for-a-month-heres-the-winner xsADaF8e66RmK4KzR5mtwC Fri, 10 Oct 2025 04:01:00 +0000 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 09:16:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ Waze just made your drive even safer, here's how ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mobile-apps/waze-just-made-your-drive-even-safer-heres-how 3BCLVZ8DKFmFQyeGsoX88k Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:44:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ I can't believe I missed this hidden Google Maps feature — and it makes your life so much easier when driving ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/vehicle-tech/this-hidden-google-maps-carplay-feature-will-save-you-time-and-i-cant-believe-i-missed-it S94xoCvJoQ9Veyxfmv5zRh Thu, 02 Oct 2025 20:23:19 +0000 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:40:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ Android 16 just gave Google Maps a small makeover — and it's all thanks to Material 3 Expressive ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/google-pixel-phones/google-maps-just-got-a-much-needed-upgrade-courtesy-of-android-16-what-you-need-to-know LZiquQvkyqFMTtgbJyoKmj Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:16:16 +0000 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:12:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google Maps has secret Easter eggs hiding in plain sight — here's how to unlock them ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mobile-apps/google-maps-has-secret-easter-eggs-hiding-in-plain-sight-heres-how-to-unlock-them HQB8Lf8SwLgzyaAdNeDzVC Sun, 14 Sep 2025 07:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google Maps just made it easier to see the places you've been — here's how ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mobile-apps/google-maps-just-made-it-easier-to-see-the-places-youve-been-heres-how ZEykFEyAUb2L5FQmoUsXjX Fri, 22 Aug 2025 12:01:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google Maps vs. Waze: The final verdict, according to our readers ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/we-asked-you-answered-who-wins-waze-or-google-maps kjNjowX69fpTboBEXuU8PK Tue, 19 Aug 2025 08:59:55 +0000 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 11:18:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ 11 Underrated Google Maps Features You Should Be Using Right Now ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mobile-apps/i-use-google-maps-every-day-heres-11-underrated-features-you-should-try-now 9q7My5i58N8NVbSYrrndaf Mon, 18 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:39:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested Waze vs. Google Maps for a weekend trip — and there's a clear winner ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/i-tested-waze-vs-google-maps-for-navigation-during-a-weekend-trip-and-theres-a-clear-winner Uvg8E7WE63azZMdFLg8Ce3 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 04:25:00 +0000 Fri, 15 Aug 2025 18:12:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google Maps is losing these two features — here’s what’s changing ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/google-maps-is-losing-these-two-features-heres-whats-changing Wg3xz82Qx4QkUhSxpspCUC Fri, 25 Jul 2025 11:19:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google Maps just lost a useful feature — this will make future road trips more frustrating (Update: Google responds) ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/android-phones/google-maps-just-lost-a-useful-feature-this-will-make-future-road-trips-more-frustrating 63qdbrMCc5FrNmSwpRCSWS Mon, 21 Jul 2025 11:30:19 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:45:14 +0000