Instagram could be sharing your precise location whenever you open the app, but it's off by default and requires opt-in. Here's how to clearly see what you're sharing and immediately restrict access.

In iOS 26, Maps will prompt you to enable Visited Places so it can record where you've traveled. Here's how to try it - and turn it off later if you change your mind.

While I wasn't looking to replace Google Maps, the idea of a privacy-focused navigation app certainly appealed to me. When I stumbled upon Magic Earth, an alternative that costs just $0.99 on iOS and ...

Cell phones are unreliable in the Colorado backcountry due to potential signal issues and battery life, but in a pinch one might save your life.

If you enabled it, the feature logs and stores places you visit in your Maps app. But you can turn it off later if you decide you don't want it to track your whereabouts.

The latest example comes from Google Maps when using Apple CarPlay. Google Maps is one of the best Apple CarPlay apps, so any tricks to help it work better are always welcome. A person on TikTok ...