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Nov 6, 2014 · Here’s how to use Google Navigation. As you’re probably aware, Google Maps is free and if you own an Android smartphone or tablet, the app is highly likely to be already installed. It’s also available for iOS, too, but understandably doesn’t come pre-installed.
- Platform Power
- Which App Is Best For Driving?
- Which App Is Best For Cyclists?
- Which App Has The Best Interface?
- Which App Has The Best Street View?
The three map apps in this showdown—Apple Maps, Google Maps, and Waze—are entirely free. You don’t need to worry about additional microtransactions or ad banners. You can access the three apps in different ways. Google’s Maps (a native Android app) and Waze (Google's driver-focused navigation app) are available in the Google Play Store and the Appl...
Apple Maps, Google Maps, and Waze each offer satisfactory driving directions, but differ in many ways. Google has the most extensive, information-packed maps—a boon to its Google Maps and Waze products. Apple Maps endured a rough launch over a decade ago, but has made great strides to nearly achieve parity with Google Maps. All three apps offer han...
Unlike Waze, Apple Maps and Google Maps have many options for alternate modes of travel. Driving directions are first and foremost, but both apps give directions for walking, cycling, and public transit. There are even ride-sharingoptions that tie into popular services like Lyft and Uber. For cyclists, Apple Maps has the leg up in terms of general ...
Apple Maps and Waze offer cleaner, easier-to-read interfaces compared with Google Maps. Bar none, Waze offers the clearest overall map in terms of visual contrast and readability. Unfortunately, it’s only for drivers. Apple places right behind Waze with a map that’s good for at-a-glance information. Major landmarks and businesses are clearly legibl...
Besides basic mapping information, Apple Maps and Google Maps offer additional features that deftly expand the navigation experience. For a long time, Google Maps contained far more cool extras, but Apple Maps has caught up and applied a more thoughtful approach to some Google features. Take Google Street View. This handy feature lets you drop into...
- Jordan Minor
- Senior Analyst, Software
Dec 20, 2012 · Google Maps vs Apple Maps turn-by-turn Sat-Nav Thinking of using your iPhone to provide directions. The good news is that you now have two very good, and very free, apps to choose from: Apple...
- Lucy Hattersley
Aug 8, 2024 · Apple Maps has the edge if you use an iPhone, because everything is interconnected and you don’t need to deal with the hassle of downloading a new assistant or specifying which service you want...
Dec 22, 2014 · Overall, however, Google Maps is the app we’d use for day-to-day car journeys. It’s powerful, accurate and isn’t bogged down by the needless distractions in Waze. We road test three cross-platform satnav apps to find out which you can trust on your journeys.
Jul 20, 2023 · With the upcoming iOS 17 update, Apple Maps will finally support offline maps, a feature that already exists on Google Maps, and is arguably the main reason why iPhone users switched...
To get easy, turn-by-turn navigation to places, use the Google Maps app. Maps shows you directions and uses real-time traffic information to find the best route to your destination. With...
