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8 Cool Google Maps Tricks and Hidden Features

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    Google Maps is one of the most helpful and most used applications of Google. Ask SEO companies in Mumbai and they will tell you the same. Here are some features of Google Maps which not many people are aware of

    Learn about the locality around you

    To use this feature all that you have to do is tap the Explore button present on the main menu of the application. In this feature, you will get to know every kind of detail about the various kinds of places present around you.

    Keep a track of who is where

    This feature of Google Maps helps you in remaining updated with the whereabouts of your friends, family and loved ones. All that you need to do is hit the application's menu button and select the Location Sharing option. It will keep you updated with the real-time location of your loved ones. This feature is especially helpful in time of emergencies.

    Offline accessing of locations

    There might be a situation that someone visits a new place where Internet connectivity is not available. This is a time when someone will need the application the most. All you need to do is navigate to that particular location on maps where you are going to visit and then tap on the bottom of the screen. There will come a pop-up menu in which you have to select the download option after which the map will be saved in your phone for offline access.

    Measure the distance

     All that you need to do is make a right click on the map at any place that you want. A pull-down list will be prompted after that from which you have to select the "Measure Distance" Option. After doing this a white point will be dropped on the map along with a bold black line. Now, all that you have to do is click anywhere else on the map and the distance between the two points will be calculated.

    Sit and let others drive

    Options from companies like Uber and Lyft have been added to the app by Google. After selecting the destination click on the little icon asking for a taxi. You'll be provided with the rideshare options available around you.

    Search directions with one click

    You can make a right click on the app anywhere after which a pull-down list will come from which you can find directions to and from that location.  Such an easy step and such a big benefit you get.

     

    Get Maps Personalized

    All you need to do for customizing the maps is select your places >Maps>Create Map. This is one of the best features that Google maps have, but unfortunately, people are not aware of it.

    Find where you've parked your car

    When you park your car somewhere just tap on the blue location dot and select "Save Your Parking" option.  You will have to look closely to the options to find this one.

    It is for a reason that despite the availability of various kinds of map applications on the Internet Google Maps is the most used and reliable map-based application. Features like this make it the undisputed champion of its arena.