Before the dawning of navigation apps, we used to rely on large maps to find our way around. For some, this can be really challenging because not a lot of people can follow maps. Thankfully, ...

Navigation is one of the several important aspects for which we are heavily reliant on our smartphones. Most people, especially millennials, would most likely get lost without apps like Google Maps.

14:50, Mon, Apr 20, 2020 Updated: 15:05, Mon, Apr 20, 2020 Google Maps, with its satellite imagery, aerial photography and Street Maps has revolutionised how people navigate. The map app is now even ...

The days of busting out a paper map while on the go are mostly over, which means that people are much less likely to be found wandering cluelessly around new cities now that they have a phone with ...

So how accurate are compasses on cell phones in general? I got a Galaxy S10e not so long ago, and I'm finding that it often just points the wrong way (often 30 degrees, sometimes 90 degrees off). I ...

Navigation apps like Google Maps only work as intended if the device you're using does one basic thing well: locate you, the user, accurately. If a navigation app can't find you, it can lead to all ...

The blue dot and direction arrow in Google Maps represent where you are and what direction your device is pointing in. A minor update to the Android app today changes the arrow to a shining blue beam.

A free Android app called GPS Status and Toolkit saved me from getting lost on a recent trip by fixing my Samsung Galaxy S III GPS signal failure. This weekend I went to visit my son at college. While ...

If you're someone who loves the great outdoors and enjoys traveling, having a compass app on your smartphone is essential. These apps come in handy, especially when you're hiking or exploring remote ...