Google is working on a new tutorial in Android 15 QPR1 beta that explains how to use touchpad gestures for navigation.

Meanwhile, if you don't want to downgrade Google Maps, you can also temporarily switch to another navigation app. Waze is the most common choice for Android users, as it's also owned by Google and ...

It now looks like the Google Maps team is having second thoughts about this, too. A report by 9to5Google shines light on the removal of this toggle from Settings > Navigate in Google Maps for Android.

You don't have to be a Google Maps user to admit this is the number one navigation app worldwide. It's the default choice on Android and Android Auto and is often the go-to alternative on iPhone ...

Android Automotive now has a new heads-up mini pane that indicates how far you have to travel, how long it will take and the estimated arrival time when navigating using Google Maps.

The most popular navigation apps help millions of drivers reach their destinations daily. How do Google Maps, Apple Maps and Waze compare?

Like Google Maps, Waze is available on Android and iOS, allowing it to grow on both platforms. Smaller apps like TomTom Go raked in 36 votes, while Huawei’s Petal Maps garnered 34 votes.