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Your phone's Google Maps defaults to the slowest route—here's how to fix it

Why Google Maps keeps taking you the long way around.
Bluewin

These 5 hidden functions make Google Maps even better

An estimated 1.8 billion people in well over 200 countries around the world use Google Maps. You've probably already let the smart service guide you to your destination (or, in some cases, lead you ...

40+ hidden Google Maps settings that every user should be taking advantage of

40+ hidden Google Maps settings that every user should be taking advantage of ...
Android

Google Maps May Let Drivers Change Their Avatar Icon Directly in Android Auto

Google Maps may soon allow drivers to change their Driving Avatar Icon directly within Android Auto. A code found in version 16.2 suggests upcoming customization support. If true, this could reduce ...
Android Police

Why I stopped relying on Google Maps in Android Auto — and the app I use instead

I’ve come to realize that convenience often carries a healthy dose of mediocrity, and Google Maps might be the undisputed king of it. Google Maps is what I’d call good enough software. It’s definitely ...