GPS issues in Android Auto have been around for way too long, and despite some updates bringing improvements in this regard, the whole thing is still there with no other patch in sight. In the last ...

Where you are is important. Much rhetoric is about hiding your location from big companies like Facebook, Google, and other advertising platforms. However, you may want to share your location with ...

Fake Android GPS apps that just show an ad and run Google Maps are running amok in the Play Store. In total, 19 apps have been found to exhibit this behavior. They have accumulated more than 50 ...

In today's digital era, map apps have revolutionized how we navigate our surroundings. Gone are the days of relying on printed directions or designated navigators; now, our smartphones serve as our ...

Navigation apps have become necessary for those on the move, offering precise maps and real-time traffic updates for efficient travel. These apps, powered by GPS technology, share standard features ...

I have the opportunity to purchase a new phone and have a choice of practically anything. I currently have an ancient Android phone that I've been pretty happy with. I use my phone for GPS a lot, and ...

A security researcher with antivirus maker ESET has discovered a collection of 19 Android apps that pose as GPS applications but which don't do anything but show ads on top of the legitimate Google ...

Even with GPS disabled, Google knows where you are. Here is how non-GPS tracking works and the steps you can take to secure ...

Waze GPS issues are nothing new, as they’ve been around for a long time due to a wide array of reasons, but they have become a lot more widespread after the release of Android 11. And since users need ...

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