Nowadays, it's rare to hit the trail or water without finding someone's nose glued to a phone or navigating by hand-held GPS device. Smartphone navigation is especially common in hiking, but paddlers ...

Google Maps is often considered the world's number one navigation app on Android and iPhone despite the fiercer competition in this space. By the number of downloads, Google Maps is by far the top ...

A new study that looked into the consequences of misusing navigation apps and blindly trusting their directions warns that giving up on common sense behind the wheel can sometimes be fatal. More than ...

The speed limit posted on roadside signs doesn’t always match what their phone or vehicle navigation system says. On a recent drive down State Route 89 from Tahoe City to South Lake Tahoe, several ...

ALK Technologies has released CoPilot Live Truck for iPhone, the first voice-guided GPS navigation app designed specifically for professional truck drivers.

Explore how smartphone sensors and fusion use the accelerometer, gyro, GPS, and camera to power smoother navigation, motion tracking, and camera‑powered apps in everyday life. Pixabay, JESHOOTS-com ...