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Three iPhones on a green and blue background showing trails on Apple Maps
Apple Maps is about to copy Google Maps, a new report claims – and that’s made me worried for its future

By Alex Blake Published

Apple Maps might soon introduce ads to the user experience, and many people are unhappy.

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an image of Apple Maps on iOS 26
Apple Maps on iOS 26 could finally turn my head away from Google Maps

By Roland Moore-Colyer Published

I’ve long lived Google Maps on my iPhone, but Apple's Maps app could turn my head with its new features.

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An iPhone screenshot displaying the Visited Places feature on Apple Maps
This new iOS 26 Apple Maps feature is like Spotify Wrapped for your travels – and I can't wait to try it

By Jamie Richards Published

Adding to my codex

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Gemini Live
Gemini Live could soon get this useful Google Maps upgrade – and it looks perfect for smart glasses

By David Nield Published

The signs are that Google is preparing to add some more Google Maps data to the Gemini Live experience – and that's great news for travelers.

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If you're having problems searching for public transit routes on Google Maps, you're not alone

By David Nield Published

Some Android users are reporting that they can't get directions when looking for routes for public transit.

Android
A Garmin Forerunner 570 smartwatch showing directions from Google Maps.
Garmin just gave some of its smartwatches a big Google Maps upgrade – here's which models are getting it

By Alex Blake Published

Google Maps has landed on Garmin wearables, giving you accurate directions on your wrist. Here's which models are getting the handy upgrade.

Smartwatches
Sensay Island
This island is getting the world’s first AI government, but I’ve read this story before – and it doesn’t end well

By Graham Barlow Published

Sensay Island off the coast of the Philippines has the world's first government made up of AI replicas of historical figures.

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Two iPhones on a blue and green background showing restaurants on Apple Maps
Apple Maps gets a tasty Michelin star restaurant upgrade, but it still lacks one key Google Maps ingredient

By Alex Blake Published

Apple Maps has added Michelin star ratings and much more in a new update to take on Google Maps – here's what's new.

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Google Maps can now scan your iPhone screenshots to save forgotten places, but that gives me privacy chills

By Alex Blake Published

Google Maps can now pick out places from your screenshots and add them to a location list.

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Suitcase in a hotel room
Google Hotels now lets you track prices, and I can't wait to use it for my next trip

By Jacob Krol Published

Booking a summer vacation just got easier

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