Google Maps uses these signals to refine the Global Positioning System (GPS) data that identifies your approximate location. Open Settings and then tap Location.

Google Maps has a lot of features hiding away, and there's more to it than simply getting from place to place. Here are 11 of ...

Google's mapping application for mobile phones is now able to give a user's approximate location without the need for their handset to be GPS-enabled. Until now, to derive location, the Google ...

However, users have been reporting increasing issues with Google Maps in Android Auto not working as it should, with GPS issues being the lead issue.

The two navigation apps seem to suffer from widespread GPS issues, with both Google Maps and Waze hitting an occasional “Searching for GPS” error ...

Yesterday's introduction of the Google Maps Navigation service was seen by many as the death of standalone GPS. Rumors of the death have been greatly exaggerated.

Google has finally copied the homework of its other GPS app Waze, adding support for Bluetooth beacons so you can navigate in tunnels or other satellite dead zones.