One of the greatest things about traveling around the world is exploring the unknown and enjoying new experiences. But while unexpected surprises can be pleasant, that doesn’t mean you should leave everything completely up to chance.

Another question is, does it need to locate you as accurately as it does? The answer is, probably not. Limit the accuracy a little and benefit from extended battery life on your phone.

Apple Maps has come a long way from when it was launched and it now has some great features that might make you switch back from Google Maps if you haven’t already done so. Check them out.

Most travellers agree that the best way to explore a new location is to make the most of the advice coming from the locals or people who travelled there before.

Star Trek is full of fascinating and futuristic technologies and one of the most useful is the Universal Translator. This enabled Kirk to speak any language. It’s here on your phone!

You are about to set off on a car journey and you are worried about traffic jams. What do you do? Pull your iPhone out of your pocket and check the lock screen for traffic updates. Here’s how.

With 2017 just around the corner, now might be the best time to take a break from the daily grind and travel. Sure, you might know where you want to go, but do you know how to get there and which sightseeing hotspots can help you make the most of your trip?

Apple Maps is used three times as often as its nearest rival, Google Maps, and after a shaky start, iPhone and iPad users now seem to love it. Perhaps it is the one feature it has that Google doesn’t.

World Around Me (WAM) is a useful app that enables you to discover the places around you. It is perfect for travellers and it tells you the places to eat, stay, shop and more.

When traveling, whether it is across town or across the world, I always have my iPhone on hand. Technology allows me to have a world of technology at their fingertips. When I'm somewhere unfamiliar, there's a bevy of applications that can help me save time and money. Here are some of the applications that I simply cannot live without while traveling.