Downdetector, which tracks service outages in real time, shows a spike of user-reported outages for Google Maps as of 1 p.m.

Google Maps appears to be going through an outage. At least in some regions, the mobile version of Google Maps is unable to ...

Finally, we’re seeing a new look for the app’s search interface. So far, Maps gets you started with a search by pulling up all your recent activity, in case you wanted to repeat a recent destination.

Thousands of Google Maps users across the country reported problems with the app Thursday afternoon, including reports coming ...

Starting with iOS and iPadOS 14, Apple broke its long-standing closed ecosystem tradition and allowed users to change their default browser and mail app. While this was a step in the right direction, ...

Updates from Google and Apple can help you find efficient routes, locate nearby electric-vehicle charging stations or save a map for offline use. By J. D. Biersdorfer J.D. Biersdorfer spent many years ...

Google Maps has been around for nearly two decades and is the most popular navigation app. Waze is more community-centric while Apple Maps has a loyal user base of iPhone owners. Each navigation app ...

Google Maps is preinstalled on most Android phones, but Waze is a popular alternative many use for directions. Despite Google owning both apps, they offer different approaches to navigation with ...

Sygic is highlighting the benefits of paid navigation apps in an effort to convince users that spending a few dollars on such ...

A new Google patent provides us with an early look at a potentially new feature that might eventually make its way to Google ...

Update (9/12/25): Google Maps is back online. It's not just you: Google Maps is down.