After a lengthy absence, Google is bringing back the compass widget within Maps on Android. And don't worry, this isn't some cruel April Fools' Day joke on the company's part. In a support post ...

Android: Google Maps on Android has always been great, but today's update brings it to a new level of awesome, adding 3D maps, compass mode, and offline caching so you can get anywhere you need to ...

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A new product called Compass Stone has arrived on Kickstarter, and it's looking to change the way we use our phones for GPS navigation. The idea behind Compass Stone is simple: people should be ...

Unless users opt out, the default route will be the “eco-friendly” one if comparable options take about the same time, Google said. After a two-year disappearance, the compass on the Google Maps ...

After initially removing the compass within Maps on Android way back in early 2019, Google has now restored the much-loved feature after fan pressure. The little floating compass widget was ...

In a support post, Google said it has decided to bring back the compass due to "overwhelming support" for the feature. Google has announced that it is bringing back the compass widget within Maps on ...

One year ago, you were reading this, by Dave Hinerman: "Dad? How did people find geocaches before GPSes were invented?" A retro-GeekDad like me longs for a teachable moment like that. The short answer ...