Google Maps is the best for navigation, and its gestures make the drive easier to manage. You can zoom in for exits, tilt to preview a flyover, and rotate so the map matches the road ahead. I use these on every trip because they cut out extra taps and keep the view clear when it matters.

Cars with Google built-in are getting a new Google Maps feature that will tailor navigation based on the lane you're driving in.

Google Maps is an invaluable tool, whether you're on foot, driving a car, or taking public transportation. And now, for cars that have Google built in, it's set to be an even more active navigation partner with AI-powered live lane guidance. It will be a welcome feature for drivers who tremble at the idea of traversing multi-lane highways alone.

To download a map in Google Maps offline, open the Google Maps app on iOS or Android and tap your profile picture on the top right (you must be logged in to your Google account for this to work). In the menu that appears, tap Offline maps > Select Your Own Map.

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Mapquest was there in 1996, almost a decade before modern-day Google Maps. It is the world’s first online mapping and turn-by-turn direction service. The name Mapquest was synonymous with finding directions. In the 1950s, when the company first started ...