In the coming weeks, people will be able to ask AI assistant Gemini to answer questions, provide summaries and add calendar invites within Google Maps.

Cars with Google built-in are getting a new Google Maps feature that will tailor navigation based on the lane you're driving in.

Through vast cross-country stretches or tight city streets, Google Maps and Waze guide you where you need to go—but which one is the top map app? I put them head-to-head to find out.

Drivers navigating traffic on their morning commutes will be able to do much more than just find directions and the nearest gas station on Google Maps.

Google Maps is an invaluable tool, whether you're on foot, driving a car, or taking public transportation. And now, for cars that have Google built in, it's set to be an even more active navigation partner with AI-powered live lane guidance. It will be a welcome feature for drivers who tremble at the idea of traversing multi-lane highways alone.

To download a map in Google Maps offline, open the Google Maps app on iOS or Android and tap your profile picture on the top right (you must be logged in to your Google account for this to work). In the menu that appears, tap Offline maps > Select Your Own Map.