The tech giant said it eliminates the need of unlocking the phone to check the status. For example, Google Maps will show ...

Google plotted a course into the GPS market yesterday by offering a phone-based navigation system free of charge. The search giant rolled out Google Maps Navigation — which provides turn-by-t… ...

I used Google Maps for years, but grew tired of how often it led me into unexpected traffic jams and hazards on my daily ...

I posted a full review of TeleNav GPS Navigator software on the T-Mobile G1 and for a long time it was the only voice navigation software for the platform. Today, ALK Technologies announced the ...

Google Maps Navigation is a full-blown GPS system for mobile phones. It gives you turn-by-turn directions with voice guidance, 3D street views and automatic rerouting if you miss a turn.

Google revealed new smart glasses with live translation, navigation, and AI-powered assistance for travelers. The glasses connect to phones, feature in-lens displays, ...

Google’s existing GPS navigation app could identify where traffic jams were, but never offered alternative routes. Without testing out the feature it’s hard to tell how well it works.

But Dean provided few details, and it wasn't clear whether Google was actually using the platform in its live data centres. Then, on 18 September, the paper hit the web.