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Some days your morning commute can be frustrating and long — especially if you ride your bike to the bus, hop off at your stop and then grab an Uber if you’re running behind. The challenge is timing everything just right. Fortunately, Google Maps can now help you connect your various modes of transportation — …

Google on Thursday said it’s launching tools to to help people recover from drug addiction. The search giant said it launching a new map feature that shows people where to go to attend more than 83,000 recovery meetings, including Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous gatherings. The meetings take place in more than 33,000 locations, such as community centers or churches.  Google …

Spotify knows a lot about its users — their musical tastes, their most listened-to artists and their summer anthems. Spotify will also want to know where you live or to obtain your location data. It’s part of an effort to detect fraud and abuse of its Premium Family program.  Premium Family is a $15-a-month plan for up to six people. …

Shortly after unveiling its potential Android replacement, Huawei seems to be working on a Google Maps alternative. The embattled Chinese phone-maker is developing a mapping service called Map Kit, according to the state-owned China Daily, with plans to unveil it in October. It’s apparently designed to use a tool for software developers to create apps based around its mapping capabilities, …

Sometimes that lead foot of yours can get you into trouble. When you’re cruising down the highway, you may not think to check if you’re going over the speed limit. Fortunately, if you use Google Maps while you drive, you can keep an eye on how fast you’re going with the speedometer tool built into navigation. Yes, we know your car …

Google Maps on Tuesday started showing where your nearest bike-sharing station is, along with real-time information on the number of bikes available, in 24 cities around the world on iOS and Android. The feature,whic has been available in New York for the past year, also tells you if there’s an empty space at a station near your destination. The app …

Now you can know just how miserable your commute will (or won’t) be before you even get to the train station. Google Maps on Thursday rolled out a feature that predicts how crowded a train, subway or bus will be based on previous rides. Riders can see this information and then decide if they want to stick it out or …

How many more things can Apple add to a new version of iOS to make the iPhone better? This year’s version, iOS 13, feels more like a big mix of features more than a cohesive revamp. In a year where Dark Mode is the most-touted part of iOS, you should know you’re in for a lot of little things. The …

The Uber and Lyft ride-hailing apps have seemingly inscrutable ways for calculating how much you’ll spend on a ride, and — while convenient — the prices do add up. When it comes to saving money with ride-hailing apps, is one of them better than the other? The answer is yes, but not like you think.  Uber’s far less transparent pricing system makes it …

Google wants to become the go-to hub for people searching for restaurants or other local businesses. The search giant on Thursday announced new features to revamp business profiles on Google Maps and search. Those are the pages that give you a restaurant’s rating, a snapshot at popular dishes and general information like store hours or the restaurant’s phone number. Now, …