Published May 14, 2026, 3:30 PM EDT Megan is a Software Writer at XDA Developers who has been writing about consumer technology since 2016. With a postgraduate degree in New Media journalism, she has always been passionate about diving deep into topics and writing about them in a way that makes them easier to understand for everyday consumers. She runs her own blog called Tech Valkyrie and has contributed to Tom's Guide and Android Authority . She also worked at MakeUseOf as a Lead Editor. In her spare time she plays video games and geeks out about the latest tech. Google Maps is the default navigation app for most people, and the integration of Gemini has elevated the app's features and expanded its functionality. At the same time, it still has plenty of issues. Many users are aware of its sometimes confusing audio directions and its clumsy pronunciation of local place names.…