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Ananya Mishra

5 Google Maps Features You Didn’t Know You Needed

Google Maps not only helps in finding directions but helps individuals in planning, organising and navigating their day more effectively. It has over 1 billion active users each month. One can save their favorite cafes and also check if there is traffic along their way especially in heavy populated cities in India. It is a great tool when used efficiently and can help in saving time and increasing productivity.

Organise Saved Places with Emoji Lists

Google Maps also gives an option to create a custom list of places saved, where they can also be labeled with emojis. People can mark weekend getaways or restaurants and personalize them to make it easier to spot.

Turn Screenshots into Instant Travel Guides

Google map has a feature that can identify locations with just screenshots and save them directly. This is particularly handy during the planning of trips or weekend destinations.

Customise Routes and Arrival Times

Customise Routes and Arrival Times
<p>There are also navigation options that can help avoid tolls, traffic and suggest routes that are fuel efficient.<br></p>

Another feature of Google Maps that is extremely useful is one can add Home and Work addresses to get live ETAs in a few taps. There are also navigation options that can help avoid tolls, traffic and suggest routes that are fuel efficient.

Create Custom Maps with Layers

Create Custom Maps with Layers
<p>To plan ahead, Google My Maps offers people the option to create their own maps with route, marker and themes.</p>

To plan ahead, Google My Maps offers people the option to create their own maps with route, marker and themes. These maps can also be shared with family and friends to maintain cooperation.

Personalise Search Filters

Search filters help in narrowing down choices of cafes or other hangout spots according to one’s budget, preferences or open options. It makes it easier to decide which places to visit.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  1. Are Google Maps features free to use?

    Most Google Maps features are free and can be used by anyone with a smartphone and internet connection.

  2. Can Google Maps be used without the internet?

    Yes, Google Maps allows users to download maps and use navigation offline, but live traffic updates will not work.

  3. How often is Google Maps updated?

    Google Maps is updated regularly using real-time data, user feedback and satellite imagery.

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