Google Maps Tips and Tricks

Google Maps and Google Earth are two of the most powerful and useful tools that Google has ever produced. If you have never done more than check out your house on Maps, here are a few tips and tricks that will help you to see the real possibilities of these tools.

Turn-by-turn Navigation ❱ If you own an Android smartphone, you won’t need an extra GPS device for your cross country excursions. Map your road trip and get hands-free, turn-by-turn GPS navigation, complete with voice guidance. You can even get live traffic reports, letting you see current traffic conditions before you set off and while you’re on the go. Get estimated travel times and even find alternative routes if things look busy. Offline Maps ❱ Get access to a map, with or without a network signal. Download a map of your destination to use offline and maintain GPS functionality even when you lose mobile service. You can save and use certain maps when you’re not connected to the Internet. If your mobile device has GPS, the blue dot shows your location…

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