Google Maps is one of the most widely used apps in the world. Around 1 billion people around the world use the Google Maps app every month. Today we are going to tell you about some Google Maps features that will make you feel better about this app.
- Location Sharing – Most people understand the meaning of location sharing only to share location with whatsapp. But doing location sharing by going to Google Maps is completely different. To understand this feature, open the Google Maps app and tap on your profile picture. Here you will see Location Sharing, after touching it tap on Share Location. After that, all your phone contacts will be visible from where you can share your location with your family members, friends with whoever you want.
- Train Alerts – You also need to worry about missing the train. Google Maps also shows you train schedules as well as obstacles in the way.
To use it in iOS, go to iPhone > Settings > Notifications > Google Maps > Allow Notifications.
Use in Android Settings > Notifications > Enable Notification > Select Google Maps. - Use Maps offline – You can also run Google Maps offline. If you have been abroad where data charges are high. In such a situation, you can run Google Maps offline by downloading the map in advance. To play it offline, tap your profile picture in the app. In this menu you will see the offline maps option. After that you have to select where you want to download the map.
- Explore the local – In Google Maps you need to tap Explore. After that, you see entertainment venues and hotels – restaurants near you. Along with this, the rating given by people is also visible.
- Time Travel – This feature allows people to see from their phone how the landscape has changed over the years.
