How often do you rely on Google Maps to navigate an unfamiliar road? Have you ever found yourself needing directions on a drive but unable to get any reception? In the US, you won't always have good ...

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Offline maps support in Google Maps for Wear OS is finally getting a wider rollout. The feature lets you access downloaded maps on your smartwatch, even if you don’t have an active internet connection ...

Google Maps for Wear OS is now rolling out an update that adds offline map support. Offline maps will be automatically synced to the device during charging or when connected to Wi-Fi. The update so ...

If you use Google Maps on your smartwatch, there's a useful new feature you need to know about. Thanks to a recent update, you can use Google Maps navigation even if your watch doesn't have an ...

UPDATE (October 3, 2025): The Google Maps app has its media controls back, after a bug created a notable problem. Read more about it at the end of the article. Summary: Google Maps, the company’s web ...