Users keep complaining of issues with Android Auto, as apps that require GPS, like Google Maps and Waze, no longer work correctly ...

Maybe your carrier has tight data caps. Or perhaps you'll be driving (or hiking) in an area with no coverage. Either way, you'll want maps and GPS that aren't dependent upon immediate Internet access.

In 2020, Google revamped Android's gesture controls in version 10. Here's how to use these gestures in Google's latest stock Android release: Version 11.

The recommended way to use navigation apps on Android Auto is with voice commands. Thanks to Google Assistant integration, you can configure navigation and adjust settings without touching the screen.

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Ever wanted to use your phone as a GPS navigator in the outdoors? Here’s a step by step guide to finding the maps, creating trails and waypoints and then using them on your Android phone.