Google Inc.’s Maps application is making headway against the No. 1 map Web site, MapQuest, according to an analyst from Hitwise Pty., which examines Internet usage data. A year ago, the number of U.S.

One of the best things about having an Android phone is the fact that Google Maps and turn-by-turn driving directions are generally included with your device: you don't need to install a third party ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. What do you do if you’re Mapquest, once the go-to place for people ...

The underdogs are getting better. That's the conclusion anyone can draw after the latest updates in the navigation app space. MapQuest has just joined this club with a significant update that includes ...

MapQuest for both Android and iOS received major updates late last evening, bringing the third party maps app up to version 2.0. Inside the update are a few important things that needed to come in ...

However Nokia is making a renewed bid to challenge Google’s mapping supremacy with a rebranded platform “ Here,” new APIs, a Google Street View-like offering, augmented reality and new apps for third ...

Can developers help MapQuest regain its luster? Trailing Google Maps, Mapquest is courting developers by rebuilding its Developer Network and introducing two products to make developing applications ...

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Forthcoming January traffic data will reportedly show that Google Maps has taken the lead from MapQuest as the top mapping site in the US. According to the numbers that I received (I’ve asked comScore ...