How to share your estimated arrival time on iPhone and Android

ETA sharing on Apple Maps and Google Maps keeps contacts updated automatically while you drive safely. Learn step-by-step ...
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This is the open-source Google Maps alternative I’ve been waiting for

I trialed this open-source navigation app that's taking on Google Maps with a community-driven approach, and the results were interesting.

Google Stitch & Gemini 3 : Speed up Real App Prototypes with Smart Planning

Build functional prototypes fast with Google Stitch, now using Gemini 3 Pro to plan layouts and output clean HTML/CSS, so you ...

Google’s 40 tips to make the most of AI across Search, Photos and Gemini

Google has shared a detailed list of 40 AI-focused tips outlining how users can get more value from its products across ...

5 Free Android Auto Apps You Should Always Have Installed

Using apps like AntennaPod, Fuelio, PlugShare, SpotHero, and TuneIn Radio can keep you entertained in the car while helping ...

How I use Google Maps to make my commute stress-free

One of the most underrated ways Google Maps makes commuting less stressful is that it reroutes in real time. For instance, it ...

I tested the new Google Maps Power Saving Mode over 200 miles; here's what you need to know

Thankfully, there’s now a Power Saving Mode in Google Maps. It allows you to activate a black-and-white, full-screen overlay on your always-on display. When enabled, lock your phone during navigation, ...

Track Santa On Christmas Eve 2025 (Via NORAD & Google)

Track Santa’s 2025 journey in real time using Google and NORAD’s interactive Santa trackers, with maps, arrival times, and ...

NotebookLM Alternative Open Notebook : Local & Private with Mind Maps, Podcasts & More

Explore Open Notebook and HyperbookLM with mind maps, slide decks, and web scraping, helping you turn raw files into clear ...
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I tested 5 major Google Maps alternatives — this is the one I'm keeping

Stepping away from Google Maps led me to some hidden-gem alternatives and also some dealbreakers. You may find my final choice surprising.

I left Google Maps behind for a free alternative that doesn't track me (or drain my phone battery)

CoMaps is community-driven, open-source, transparent, and the developers aren't concerned with making a profit. The app is fairly new (just hitting Google Play Store and the Apple App Store around ...