The way we travel has changed. The paper map that once unfolded to the size of a kitchen table now fits in our pockets. It also gives us detailed instructions for navigating almost anywhere in the ...

Downloading offline maps allows you to use essential features of Google Maps while disconnected from the web. It's a great idea if you're traveling in a remote area with a patchy signal or traveling ...

Cell service is something we take for granted, until it's gone. Both Verizon and AT&T have had nationwide network outages ...

There’s nothing worse than trying to find your way when suddenly you run out of signal and can’t view your map. Fortunately, Google Maps has a feature for ...

The iOS 17 update for iPhone 15 and other models now lets you save multiple locations offline. It brought Apple Maps up to par with Google Maps. Offline maps are common on many navigation apps and ...

Garmin’s on-wrist mapping is the perfect alternative to bringing a physical map on your excursions, allowing you to quickly gain an idea of which path to take. However, even with improvements in ...

With iOS 18, iPhone users can download hikes or create their own in Apple's mapping app. Here's how to find your next route, and stay on track even when there's no cell signal. I've written for ...

Sometimes you just can’t get an Internet connection. Maybe you’re unlucky enough to be on an airplane with no Wi-Fi or just driving through a section of the United States where connectivity is as ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. When visiting a new country, you might not always have internet connection right away.