Alan is a technology author based in Nova Scotia, Canada. A computer enthusiast since his youth, Alan stays current on what is new and what is next. With over 30 years of experience in computer, video ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Apple Maps has been playing catch up to Google Maps since it ...

With iOS and iPadOS 14, Apple opened its walled garden and finally let users change their default browser and mail app. While this was a step in the right direction, you still can't change your ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. There’s a lot to explore in Google Maps beyond the basics of ...

To use Google Maps offline, download the area before your trip via Profile > Offline maps > Select your map. Offline mode supports driving navigation, place searches, and GPS tracking, but no live ...

Irene Okpanachi is a Features writer, covering mobile and PC guides that help you understand your devices. She has five years' experience in the Tech, E-commerce, and Food niches. Particularly, the ...

Apple added an Apple Maps Library feature for all of your saved and pinned locations to live, making them easier to find later. Here's how to use it on your iPhone. Adding new locations to the Apple ...

The major upgrade for Apple Maps with iOS 18 is topographic hiking trails (same with iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, and macOS Sequoia). New features include detailed planning and guidance for custom hikes, ...

If you're meeting up with friends, sharing your location is a hell of a handy way to save you screeching into your phone, "Wait, what can you SEEEEEE?" Switching on Find My has become a staple of Gen ...

Create custom walking paths ahead of your next outdoor excursion. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac You can get rich topographical hiking maps of local trails and U.S. national parks on your iPhone, ...

There is nothing worse than watching your network drop just when you need directions the most. Whether you are wandering through a new city, driving through hilly terrain or simply facing poor ...

The boundaries of Apple’s walled garden aren’t as well defined as they used to be; Apple Maps is the latest app to break out. It has taken a while—the app ...