You'd think that maintaining two similar apps doesn't make sense for a company, but Google has become significantly more committed to improving both Google Maps and Waze with new features and more ...

Google Maps has a stranglehold on many of our smartphones when it comes to navigation, and for good reason. The app offers plenty of features while also giving directions and other information ...

These free navigation services help you plot routes and avoid traffic jams, but which is best? I tested both map apps and found a clear winner.

What's the best map app to navigate Houston's daily onslaught of traffic? For the Houstonians who shared their thoughts with the Chronicle, the No. 1 choice for help when commuting is Google-owned ...