Google Maps vs. Waze: I've used the two best navigation apps, and there's a clear winner ...

Waze reminded me why Google Maps is still untouchable ...

Google is integrating its Gemini artificial intelligence assistant into the Maps navigation app. Drivers can access new Gemini features through voice commands on the Google Maps app. Google Maps, the ...

Google has announced it’s integrating Gemini AI into Google Maps navigation, giving you an “all-knowing co-pilot” you can talk to like a front seat passenger. I was shown a demo during an online ...

Google will integrate AI into Google Maps to make navigation even better. With Gemini integration in Google Maps, you’ll gain access to a smart co-passenger on your phone that can help you reach your ...

More and more people seem to be thinking that Google Maps and Waze merging is only a matter of time, especially after the latest incident reporting updates. Google Maps users can send traffic reports ...

There's no denying here. Google Maps dominates the mobile navigation space, no matter what others – I'm looking at you, Apple – want you to think. Waze is often the runner-up, even on iPhones, while ...

When you're walking around and navigating with Maps, you can now ask Gemini questions like "What neighborhood am I in?" or ...

On the afternoon of Thursday, September 11, 2025, people who opened Google Maps were greeted with… not much. Routes failed to load, navigation froze, and for many the app simply spun without results.