4 Google Maps
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We get it. For quite a while Apple Maps couldn’t hold a candle to Google Maps. Google’s app was just flat out better. Despite that, Apple Maps has improved a lot in recent years and it’s a lot more battery-efficient.
- Use Apple Maps instead of third-party navigation apps like Google Maps when you can.
- If you’re absolutely committed to Google Maps, at least go to Settings and turn Location to While Using and also disable Background App Refresh.