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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 ...

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Google has recently started testing a new way to show traffic light and stop sign information when navigation is enabled on ...

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Setting up Google Maps navigation in the car. - Derevianko Dmytro/Getty Images If you ever find yourself digging through Google map features you might be missing out on, there's a chance you might a ...

In the latest Google Maps build, we managed to enable a setting that lets you choose your Driving avatar in the settings menu. Right now, you can only change the icon from the navigation screen.

If you ever find yourself digging through Google map features you might be missing out on, there's a chance you might a "Prefer HOV" option in the app when setting up navigation in specific areas in ...