<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide UK in Mobile-apps ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/software/mobile-apps Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:39:45 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Freecash promised you could earn money playing mobile games, but Apple just removed it from the App Store for deception ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/freecash-promised-you-could-earn-money-playing-mobile-games-but-apple-just-removed-it-from-the-app-store-for-deception rNYjjm3jAxbt4BXVRQxmGX Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:39:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ United added TSA wait times to its official app — but there's a big catch ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/united-added-tsa-wait-times-to-its-official-app-but-theres-a-big-catch a7kvT9jtjtDVbkSMcQDfSG Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:13:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Apple could announce plans to bring ads to Apple Maps before the end of the month — and I hate that ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/apple-could-announce-plans-to-bring-ads-to-apple-maps-before-the-end-of-the-month-and-i-hate-that wX48MPdAPETTejHbp5uxxk Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:55:26 +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[ Don't believe the hate — I tried Lego's Smart Brick and it's the most inventive thing the company has done in years ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/dont-believe-the-hate-legos-smart-brick-is-the-most-inventive-thing-the-company-has-done-in-years 4TpbBoG7dWhgmBd5skn6C6 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 09:15:00 +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 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[ This app warns you if someone nearby is wearing smart glasses, and I hate that it makes sense ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/smart-glasses/this-app-warns-you-if-someone-nearby-is-wearing-smart-glasses-and-i-hate-that-it-makes-sense UKYLbJpFsiGF7YWfSfoDfa Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:44:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google Messages tipped to get a major feature that should have been added years ago ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mobile-apps/google-messages-tipped-to-get-a-major-feature-that-should-have-been-added-years-ago 7xpT3xhXTvx6AvsqvbjCLJ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:21:34 +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[ 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[ I’ve tried dozens of weather apps to track Winter Storm Fern — here are 5 I’m using ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mobile-apps/need-to-keep-an-eye-on-winter-storm-fern-heres-my-top-5-weather-apps 3kARXLueZSTdfU6QXveAVa Sat, 24 Jan 2026 09:30:00 +0000 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 15:10:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google Translate could soon offer alternative options when translating conversations ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mobile-apps/google-translate-could-soon-offer-alternative-options-when-translating-conversations vxpbjEw55ABNx5HnLzj8rT Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:46:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've been watching YouTube wrong — this hidden mobile feature is a game changer ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mobile-apps/ive-been-watching-youtube-wrong-this-hidden-mobile-feature-is-a-game-changer YR3HL7cviSxBx7cetfdt7 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:30:00 +0000 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:00:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 iPhone apps you should download to start the new year off right ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/7-iphone-apps-you-should-download-to-start-the-new-year-off-right MXT7cDm8Ed7235P3GdFAFf Thu, 01 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I like Apple’s iOS 26 update but the new Games app is a letdown — here's why ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/i-like-apples-ios-26-update-but-this-new-app-is-a-letdown FQhaqaa6Gt9MFo2rA56XxR Sun, 28 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Sun, 28 Dec 2025 13:40:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ I use iOS Reminders to stay on top of my to-dos with my 7 favorite features ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/i-use-ios-reminders-to-stay-on-top-of-my-to-dos-with-my-7-favorite-features YPDyVU54zRnEiQGAb4ZRdU Sun, 21 Dec 2025 05:30:00 +0000 Sun, 21 Dec 2025 14:40:39 +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[ 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[ I’m tired of notifications interrupting my iPhone games — here’s how I set things up to play in peace ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/im-tired-of-notifications-interrupting-my-iphone-games-heres-how-i-set-things-up-to-play-in-peace jAW6HsDFJYK3EeoVyzB6rf Tue, 25 Nov 2025 09:30:00 +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[ You can finally schedule tasks directly in Google Calendar — here's how ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mobile-apps/you-can-finally-schedule-tasks-directly-in-google-calendar-heres-how jwrc6LREeWmHrMuMXHahZ4 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:54:00 +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[ 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 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[ Google Keep is finally getting support for the Tasks app — and I couldn't be happier ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mobile-apps/google-promised-this-productivity-boosting-feature-for-keep-last-april-but-its-finally-happening TjvJDDyeGUYgay5p9EqPeY Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:06:45 +0000 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:11:55 +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[ DoorDash just launched its first delivery robots — but that's not the weirdest news ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mobile-apps/doordash-just-launched-its-first-delivery-robots-but-thats-not-the-weirdest-news cagNTFGAhJsPqJvGHaskBD Wed, 01 Oct 2025 10:40:31 +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 Messages leans into minimalism — No more colorful circles ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mobile-apps/google-messages-leans-into-minimalism-no-more-colorful-circles Ad7nyMhxHiaYPUpa75Y8C6 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 16:42:40 +0000 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 16:42:49 +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[ Gas prices got you down? This Waze trick finds the cheapest stations near you ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mobile-apps/gas-prices-got-you-down-this-waze-trick-finds-the-cheapest-stations-near-you avNJjqGW9cUycEgSsPb8eU Thu, 21 Aug 2025 06:30:00 +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[ Google Photos just got a huge AI upgrade with 'Remix' — here's what you can do now ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mobile-apps/google-photos-just-got-a-huge-ai-upgrade-with-remix-heres-what-you-can-do-now emUovvBLuN7MhT8REzLjLF Thu, 14 Aug 2025 14:40:15 +0000 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:09:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Apple Maps gets natural language search in iOS 26 beta — what that means for your navigation ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mobile-apps/apple-maps-gets-natural-language-search-in-ios-26-beta-what-that-means-for-your-navigation ZbXoJifdJDTipZMj3eVJJE Thu, 07 Aug 2025 22:55:26 +0000 Thu, 07 Aug 2025 22:55:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google Keep is finally adding a feature that's been missing for 13 years ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mobile-apps/google-keep-is-finally-adding-a-feature-thats-been-missing-for-13-years fykmpR5iTYUGtJbHqpm84A Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:06:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google is tracking you right now — change these 3 settings to stop it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mobile-apps/google-is-tracking-your-every-move-heres-how-to-turn-it-off-in-3-steps ze2wuA9uk68csZGNrpYQnc Sun, 13 Jul 2025 05:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google Earth celebrates its 20th anniversary with historical street view and new AI insights ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mobile-apps/google-earth-celebrates-its-20th-anniversary-with-historical-street-view-and-new-ai-insights 58L8sTdTTW73ZLMBF4mGHH Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:04:56 +0000 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:06:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ads are coming to WhatsApp — here's where you'll see them (and where you won't) ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mobile-apps/ads-are-coming-to-whatsapp-heres-where-youll-see-them-and-where-you-wont nG3i6YLvn9wPbb66FQMw8i Mon, 16 Jun 2025 23:51:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google Maps lets you customize your car icon on Android and iOS — here’s how to do it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mobile-apps/google-maps-lets-you-customize-your-car-icon-on-android-and-ios-heres-how-to-do-it wVQ5TbygkPt7kpkgibfHnn Thu, 29 May 2025 06:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Android phones can now play the legendary Windows XP Space Cadet pinball game for free ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mobile-apps/android-phones-can-now-play-the-legendary-windows-xp-space-cadet-pinball-game-for-free tuQEfjQaPi5YKmZY9w3LqB Tue, 20 May 2025 18:01:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ You can finally make Google Translate the default on iPhone and iPad ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mobile-apps/you-can-finally-make-google-translate-the-default-on-iphone-and-ipad PvSs3UyoWz9GnVaNq5sPjR Tue, 20 May 2025 15:24:41 +0000