Category: Google maps

If you don’t use a Bluetooth headset and have Google Maps ‘talk’ through your phone’s speaker or wired earbuds, you might want to disable the Play voice over Bluetooth option. In fact, a few users reported that disabling this feature actually resolved the problem. Google Maps should start talking. On your Android phone or tablet, […]

You may receive a phone call from Google to verify your business or confirm business details for Google Maps or Google My Business. You may also receive a phone call about Google Ad. Words, Google Play or other Google products. Does Google Maps show your phone number when searching for business? When users view your […]

This page can’t load google maps correctly. For development purposes only. This root cause of this problem for website owners is that Google Maps now has a requirement for site owners to create and use a Google Maps API key. If you want to display Google Maps on your website you must sign up for […]

It’s a good thing that Google Maps got you covered and has a feature that shows you the speed limit of the area you’re in. The feature is easy to turn on, but it may not be available in your Google Maps settings yet. If it’s not, you can check from time to time to […]

Google Maps does have a Route Planner, and it creates driving directions to multiple locations. Users may create a map and directions to many locations. These can be for many purposes: for driving, for transit, for biking, or even for walking . Yes, planning a multi stop route on Google Maps is easy, fast, and […]

Google Maps uses the speed limits along the route in its time calculations, so that doesn’t account for stops for fuel, food, rest breaks, or for delays for weather, traffic, or construction. You can estimate delay time based on your own travel style, and recalculate accordingly. Edited: 8 years ago. However, neither the website nor […]

Google does not call you to confirm your Google Places (Maps) listing. The scam works like this: Someone calls and states they are updating or confirming your Google maps listing. The client (or in this case potential victim) is asked to press 1 or stay on the line. Another common query is “Do you get […]

There’s a more temporary way to use Google Maps offline. Navigation works offline just by setting up your route when you have a connection. Maps will automatically download the info you need to get to your destination. This is completely independent of your manually downloaded map areas. Some think that without further ado, let’s show […]

There is a handy function to use Google map offline WITHOUT wifi or data. That’s right— you can use Google Maps in airplane mode! Even in airplane mode, Google Maps will show you the blue dot so you know exactly where you are. This feature is perfect for anyone who’s trying to minimize the use […]

Google Maps, in particular, is a popular navigational tool that is just as powerful on a mobile device as on a desktop computer. Although Google doesn’t charge the end-user searching their websites, the company has generated billions of dollars through fees, advertising revenue, and ad-sharing programs. So, does Google Maps show directions through congestion charge? […]