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

A capable map app will save you time (and your sanity), but which one is best at dodging all the holiday season traffic? I tested both, and there's a clear winner.

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 ...

This repository contains small standalone C programs to display maps using MapLibre in offline / air-gapped environments. Last stage (stage 3) contains the most capable viewer. Subdirectory stage1 ...

Whether it's for a cross-country drive, a long-haul flight, or a trip off the grid to a bunker for the end of the world, there are times in life when going offline will simply be a necessity. It's a ...

Navigate anywhere without internet using Google Maps offline feature. Download maps beforehand for seamless travel. This ensures you always find your way, even in areas with poor network. Save mobile ...

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Not long ago, it seemed you had to pay a fortune to get one of the most advanced features among running and fitness watches, offline maps. This is where map data is downloaded to the watch’s own ...

To find emergency shelter locations on Google Maps, you can search for emergency shelters near me on Google Maps or use the layers feature to find information regarding Wildfires and other calamities.

Apple Maps in iOS 18 introduces a comprehensive set of updates aimed at enhancing your navigation experience. With a redesigned interface, improved search capabilities, offline functionality, and ...

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Consumers Energy’s power outage map will be taken offline temporarily to upgrade the system. Officials from the energy company say the map system will go offline Monday, ...