With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google and writes about iPhone and Android features, privacy and security settings, and more. Memorial Day is almost here, announcing the ...

Android Auto has long carried a frustrating restriction that prevents Google Maps from being opened on the connected phone, but it appears that is finally changing. Update 7/1: After rolling out in ...

In today’s digital age, Google Maps has become an indispensable tool for navigation. It has evolved from a simple mapping service to a comprehensive platform offering a wealth of features beyond just ...

The best thing about cars is that they can take you anywhere — even to places without mobile network coverage. To stay safe and on-route in signal-sketchy areas, offline maps are a valuable tool. With ...

UPDATE (October 3, 2025): The Google Maps app has its media controls back, after a bug created a notable problem. Read more about it at the end of the article. Summary: Google Maps, the company’s web ...

Google has officially announced the rollout of offline maps in Google Maps on Wear OS watches, including the Pixel Watch 1 and 2, OnePlus Watch, recent Galaxy Watches, and more. The feature has been ...

Google Maps and Waze dominate the navigation space on Android and Android Auto, but as many of us learned the hard way, they aren’t always the best choice. It all comes down to their overall stability ...

The time until your next turn and ETA are showing up in the status bar on Android 16 beta 2.1 The time until your next turn and ETA are showing up in the status bar on Android 16 beta 2.1 is a news ...

Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...