Google Maps makes it easy to save and share any location, even if it's not officially on the map. Dropping pins is a great way to do that.

Pretty much everyone has used Google Maps to get from Point A to Point B. It might be your go-to daily map app, or just something you only use when traveling. Millions of people rely on this app to ...

Google Maps and location data go hand-in-hand. After all, Google Maps can't navigate without you enabling certain location settings. But you may be surprised by just how much it keeps track of, from ...

Last December, Google announced a big change to how Maps Location History works. Your location “Timeline” is now being stored on your phone, with Google Maps still rolling out this update. For ...

Google Maps can help plan your entire trip for you and beyond if you're hip to all these time-saving shortcuts. I open Google Maps almost every day to get from point A to point B, find a restaurant, ...

Google Maps works well with default settings, but I like to tighten my privacy and enable a few features to make it better. Google Maps is my go-to navigation app, whether I’m walking, driving, or ...

Once you understand and start using these essential controls, you'll notice how much better Google Maps is than you'd think.