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 ...

Apple Maps in iOS 18 has been significantly upgraded, offering hikers and outdoor enthusiasts new ways to plan adventures. Here's how to prepare for a hike in Apple Maps. The updates to iOS 18's Maps ...

AllTrails is a great resource for planning and executing your outdoor activities. Here are my favorite features and why I upgraded my subscription. Aly Lopez was a writer on the sleep and wellness ...

I ditched Google Maps for a free alternative that doesn't track me (or drain my phone battery) ...

Apple isn’t always first with popular mobile features, but you can depend on the company to add them to its iPhones eventually. The hiking upgrade was buried in what Apple software head Craig ...

CNET staff -- not advertisers, partners or business interests -- determine how we review products and services. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. You can enjoy hiking in many ...

Used correctly, a GPS – or global positioning system – can be a handy tool for any hiker. Here, we examine how to use GPS for hiking navigation in the great outdoors. Learning how to utilise GPS for ...

Not long ago, it seemed you had to pay a fortune to get one of the most advanced features among running and fitness watches, offline maps. This is where map data is downloaded to the watch’s own ...

Google Maps leads the navigation app market, but if you've faced traffic jams while it promised to save time, or lost signal when you needed directions, you know it's not for everyone. Maybe you need ...