Compass apps might seem like simple tools, but their functionality goes beyond just pointing north. These apps detect direction with surprising accuracy by leveraging the device's built-in ...

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 ...

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 ...

Google has made it easier to know which way you are headed by replacing the direction arrow with a blue beam, that will be wider or more narrow depending on you phone's compass calibration status.

Well, Google keeps on adding new features to its apps from time to time. And this time around, it is not adding a new feature but bringing back an old feature to Google Maps. Notably, the compass is ...

So how accurate are compasses on cell phones in general? I got a Galaxy S10e not so long ago, and I'm finding that it often just points the wrong way (often 30 degrees, sometimes 90 degrees off). I ...

Google announced a few major changes for Google Maps this week, revealing that it will use AI to improve directions and navigation. Directions will now consider the ride's carbon footprint, allowing ...