Maps
– Google Maps features that will make your life easier
7 simple Google Maps features that will make your life easier – By Sanuj Bhatia Android Police
Google Maps is likely your go-to app for getting from point A to point B, but it’s more than a navigation tool. Whether you’re finding places, checking public transit schedules, or exploring new places, Google constantly adds features to make Maps more useful. While features like offline maps and multi-stop routes are widely known, some less-known features could change how you use the app every day. Here are some of those hidden gems.
Google Maps now lets you report ‘Police’ instead of speed traps
Google Maps now lets you report ‘Police’ instead of speed traps – 9to5Google
Google Maps recently launched a major update for incident reporting, but it’s now rolling out a slight change that marks the location of police activity rather than speed traps.
Things You Can Do to Keep Your Email Inbox Free of Spam
9 Things You Can Do to Keep Your Email Inbox Free of Spam – By Shan Abdul How-To Geek
Spam not only buries important emails but also increases the risk of accidentally engaging with a malicious message, which could compromise your email. Thankfully, most email providers offer tools to manage unwanted messages. Here are some practical steps to reduce spam.
Things to Do When You Get a New Android Phone
9 Things to Do When You Get a New Android Phone – By Mahesh Makvana How-To Geek
Have you got a shiny new Android phone? If so, perform a few things on your phone to ensure it runs as smoothly as you expect it to and is as useful as you want it to be. Let me show you what to do on your new phone.
Google Maps adding weather disruption reports
Google Maps adding weather disruption reports, more detailed driving map – by 9to5Google
In addition to Gemini, Google Maps for Android and iOS are getting updates to improve the entire driving experience “from start to finish.”
How to Add a Stop to Your Route in Google Maps
How to Add a Stop to Your Route in Google Maps – By David Nield Lifehacker
In your efforts to get from point A to point B using Google Maps, you’ll occasionally want to find something—a gas station, a store, a place to stop and eat—somewhere along the route you’re taking (or about to take).
Simplified Google Maps bottom bar rolling out on Android
Simplified Google Maps bottom bar rolling out on Android – By Abner Li 9to5Google
The new Google Maps bottom bar, which we spotted at I/O yesterday, is starting to roll out on Android.
How to Fix Google Maps When It’s Not Working
How to Fix Google Maps When It’s Not Working – By Shan Abdul How-To Geek
Google Maps is often a reliable travel companion, yet occasional glitches can leave us stranded. Issues like server outages, lack of internet connectivity, incorrect time and date settings, or restricted background data usage can contribute to these issues. Here are some troubleshooting steps you can take to resolve the problem.
How to Find Your Direction of Travel Using Google Maps
How to Find Your Direction of Travel Using Google Maps – By Ben Stockton How-To Geek
Google Maps is great for getting directions, but if you’re off-road and can’t find your way home, you’ll need to improvise. Thankfully, it’s possible to use Google Maps to find your direction of travel if you get lost. Here’s how.
Find Your Parked Car with Google Maps
How to Save and Find Your Parked Car with Google Maps – By Cory Gunther How-To Geek
We’ve all parked our cars on the street or in a random parking garage and then struggled to find it a few hours later. Don’t get caught wandering around tapping the button on your key fob, hoping to find it. Instead, use Google Maps to save and find your parked car quickly.
How to Find Your Direction of Travel Using Google Maps
How to Find Your Direction of Travel Using Google Maps – By Ben Stockton How-To Geek
Google Maps is great for getting directions, but if you’re off-road and can’t find your way home, you’ll need to improvise. Thankfully, it’s possible to use Google Maps to find your direction of travel if you get lost. Here’s how.
– How to find elevation on Google Maps
How to find elevation on Google Maps – By Alan Truly Android Police
Google Maps is a wonderful tool filled with interesting details about locations around the world, and one of the most useful things to know about an area is its elevation. You might expect it to be easy to find elevation measurements on Google Maps, but it’s somewhat hidden.
Google Maps speed limit data is more thoroughly vetted than you’d think
Google Maps speed limit data is more thoroughly vetted than you’d think – By Matthew Zucca Android Police
We often take for granted the small, yet incredibly beneficial features embedded within our everyday apps — a perfect example would be the speed limit display on Google Maps. But have you ever wondered how Google ensures the accuracy of these speed limits as you drive from one location to another?
How to calibrate Google Maps
How to calibrate Google Maps – By Alan Truly Android Police
Google Maps can be a lifesaver when you’re in an unfamiliar city or on a lonely highway. Still, even the best digital maps can be misleading if your phone doesn’t accurately detect your location. That’s why it’s important to know how to calibrate Google Maps to pinpoint where you are to get the correct directions to your destination.
– How to Find Elevation on Google Maps
How to Find Elevation on Google Maps – By Mahesh Makvana How-To Geek
If you’re going on a hike or you’re just curious about a specific place’s altitudes, Google Maps makes it easy to find the elevation for most locations. Here’s how to use that feature on your desktop and mobile.