Google Maps, Waze & Apple Maps put to shame by Chinese navigation app which shows live countdowns for traffic lights you haven't reached yet
Google Maps, Waze & Apple Maps put to shame by Chinese navigation app which shows live countdowns for traffic lights you haven't reached yet

We’ve been talking about the debate between navigation apps like Google Maps, Waze, and Apple Maps for ages, but now there’s a new player in the game. And it’s a very serious player. The newest navigation app, called AMap, comes from China. And it apparently includes features that its rivals either couldn’t or wouldn’t add. […]

People are sharing how navigation looks on Apple Maps vs Google Maps and say there's 'no competition' over which is best
People are sharing how navigation looks on Apple Maps vs Google Maps and say there's 'no competition' over which is best

But we see an elephant in this particular room

This is how Google Maps' algorithm finds you the fastest route in just seconds and it's jaw-dropping to see
This is how Google Maps' algorithm finds you the fastest route in just seconds and it's jaw-dropping to see

Decades of math lie behind your Google Maps search for the closest Walmart

Major Google Maps 2026 update is now available on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and it promises to transform your driving experience
Major Google Maps 2026 update is now available on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and it promises to transform your driving experience

But there’s an important thing to bear in mind for users

Google Maps is getting a major visual upgrade which will transform how you use it and it's already hitting Android Auto
Google Maps is getting a major visual upgrade which will transform how you use it and it's already hitting Android Auto

But the rollout phase might be a bit slow for some users

People comparing Waze and Google Maps reveal which app is better for every function you'd need
People comparing Waze and Google Maps reveal which app is better for every function you'd need

We went looking for hot takes, and we found one that beats them all

Some of the best Google Maps features are hidden away and you don't even realize what you're missing out on
Some of the best Google Maps features are hidden away and you don't even realize what you're missing out on

You aren’t using Google Maps properly…

These tips and tricks will transform how you use Apple CarPlay and unlock features you never knew existed
These tips and tricks will transform how you use Apple CarPlay and unlock features you never knew existed

Apple CarPlay can do much more than show you a map