Apple is revisiting the idea of placing ads in Apple Maps
In 2022, Mark Gurman warned that Apple was considering putting advertisements in Apple Maps (and in other areas of the iPhone), but that ultimately didn’t happen. Now it looks like…
Apple Maps for web adds Look Around, its Street View-like feature
Apple launched Apple Maps for the web five months ago, but it was in beta and had limited features. As it gradually builds it up to become a serious competitor…
Apple Pay Later Is Dead, Your Debt Is Not
Apple says it’s shutting down Apple Pay Later, the tech giant’s “buy now, pay later” loan service, less than a year after launching the product to United States users in…
What to Expect From Apple’s WWDC 2024
It’s almost the end of the developer conference season, and Apple is the last one up to bat. Apple’s Worldwide Developer’s Conference, or WWDC, is expected to be ripe with…
The Best Alternatives to Google Maps
Screenshot: Dua Rashid / Gizmodo Founded in 2006, Waze is a navigation service that works on crowdsourced data. The idea is that Waze users provide data for other users of…
Google Maps got a major update, and people hate it
Joe Maring / Digital Trends Over the past few weeks, Google has been quietly rolling out a fresh coat of paint for its popular Google Maps app — and it’s been…
Apple Disables Maps Features in Israel and Gaza
Photo: BigTunaOnline (Shutterstock) Apple Maps has flipped the switch on live traffic data in Israel and Gaza at the request of the Israeli Defense Forces, according to The Hill. The…
Google Maps Disables Live Traffic Data in Israel and Gaza
Photo: ambimages (Shutterstock) Google Maps and Waze have disabled live traffic updates for areas of Israel and the Gaza Strip at the request of the Israeli military, according to a…
How to Share Your Location With Friends and Family in iOS 17
iOS 17 is now with us, and it comes with a range of upgrades, tweaks, and improvements—including new ways to share your whereabouts with other people. Whether you’re meeting friends…
How to Download Maps on Your Phone to Travel Offline
Even in this day and age, you can’t always guarantee a strong cellular connection to a mobile network everywhere you go, especially if you’re on vacation. That can cause a…