I ditched Google Maps for a free alternative that doesn't track me (or drain my phone battery)

I ditched Google Maps for a free alternative that doesn't track me (or drain my phone battery) ...
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8 free alternatives to Google Maps that users swear by

Google Maps is no longer the only free navigation app people trust every day. A growing group of users now swear by alternatives that offer richer traffic data, stronger offline support, or tighter ...
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Google Maps Is My Best Travel Tool, and It's Not Just for Directions

Google Maps can be your best friend when traveling to an unfamiliar place, but the app is not just about showing directions to the destination on your itinerary. Google has packed in many more ...
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11 Powerful Ways To Use Google Maps (Other Than For Directions)

Pretty much everyone has used Google Maps to get from Point A to Point B. It might be your go-to daily map app, or just something you only use when traveling. Millions of people rely on this app to ...
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Garmin smartwatches add turn-by-turn directions with Google Maps

OLATHE, Kan., July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced the Google Maps app is now available for free in the Connect IQ™ Store, providing simple, turn-by-turn directions on ...
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8 Free Google Maps Alternatives That Users Swear By

Google Maps leads the navigation app market, but if you've faced traffic jams while it promised to save time, or lost signal when you needed directions, you know it's not for everyone. Maybe you need ...