Which is better for your needs? GPS navigation has grown into a robust product category with many options. App stores offer a variety of smartphone navigation apps, and manufacturers such as Garmin ...

A capable map app will save you time (and your sanity), but which one is best at dodging everyday traffic? I tested both and ...

Waze and Google Maps are two of the most popular navigation apps for getting from points A to B. Both apps are owned by Google, but they have unique features and abilities that set them apart.

Former CNET editor Dong Ngo has been involved with technology since 2000, starting with testing gadgets and writing code for CNET Labs' benchmarks. He managed CNET's San Francisco Labs, reviews 3D ...

Many people “drop a pin” when they want to send their location to someone else, but what if you don’t have a good connection or need to speak where you are? Now, an app called what3words can help.

I have the opportunity to purchase a new phone and have a choice of practically anything. I currently have an ancient Android phone that I've been pretty happy with. I use my phone for GPS a lot, and ...

The idea of telehealth is a simple one: healthcare delivered at a distance, most likely through a video call to your smartphone or PC. The idea has been around for almost as long as broadband internet ...

Q: We’re planning an extensive driving trip this summer and trying to decide if we should get a dedicated GPS or use our smartphones. A: As good as smartphone navigation apps have become, there are ...

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In the summer of 2008, Apple shipped the iPhone 3G, which featured a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver. It took a year for Apple to add support for using the iPhone as a turn-by-turn ...