Why I stopped relying on Google Maps in Android Auto — and the app I use instead

I’ve come to realize that convenience often carries a healthy dose of mediocrity, and Google Maps might be the undisputed king of it.

Google Maps is what I’d call good enough software. It’s definitely an all-rounder and the world’s most powerful location search tool.

It’s perfect for quick searches, like finding the closest coffee shop or checking store hours. But when I’m driving and need stable, exact directions, Google Maps has let me down more than once.

After running into too many dead spots and stressful highway turns, I stopped trusting the usual default app.

I bought a dedicated navigation tool, and it totally changed my driving experience.