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Google Maps has gotten better and better on i. OS over the years. For instance, Siri has excellent Google Maps integration now. However, as a Google app, it tends not to work as reliably as Apple’s own native apps. If you’re using Google Maps on your i. Phone or i. Pad, you might run into […]

Google Maps has more uses other than just providing you with general directions. You can measure distances and areas on the map with it. You can only do this on its website though, as the app doesn’t support it yet. Open any web browser and go to the Google Maps website. This begs the question […]

Google Maps can help you measure land pieces of any shape in square feet and square meters. Of course, the measurement would not be as precise as physical measurement, but it will be accurate enough to give an estimated size of any land to flourish a discussion. Let’s see how you can measure an area […]

In their own words: “To determine popular times, Google uses data from users who have chosen to store their location information on Google servers [ed. Note: anyone using location services on a Google smart phone]. Popular times are based on average popularity over the last several weeks …. Another popular query is “How does Google […]

However, unlike some navigation systems, Google Maps doesn’t include the arrival time. Thus, it doesn’t need to update if you cross into a new time zone. Mobile devices in a cellular network will update the current time automatically, unless you have instructed them to use a different time setting. You should be asking “Does Google […]

Google Maps makes navigation easier thanks to its voice directions. If you’re driving, you don’t even need to keep your eyes on the screen — just listen to the voice directions and follow the instructions. You might be thinking “How do I download voice directions from Google Maps?” , and get directions. Use the Google […]

Here’s how to make custom routes in Google Maps. While Google Maps allows you to create your own custom route, it does come with a few limitations. For example, you can’t start completely from scratch, meaning you’ll have to use the default landscape. You can then customize it by adding other elements, including new locations, […]

Here’s how you can see Street View photos: 1 Search for a place or address in Google Maps. 2 Drag Pegman to a place on the map. 3 Search for a place or address in Google search. On July 2, 2008, Google Street View was introduced in France and Italy, providing the first service outside […]

In addition to letting you search for locations and routes anywhere in the world, Google Maps can also provide you with any location’s latitude and longitude coordinates. By dropping a pin and sharing it with yourself or others, you can get the latitude and longitude of a location with i, phone, i Pad, Android, and […]

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, […]