7 Google Maps Tricks You Never Knew Existed

Google Maps is an app that most of us use frequently, but often overlook its hidden features. Tony Phillips, a How-To Geek writer, discovered seven useful tricks after digging into the app.

The first feature he found was 'Save your parking spot', which allows users to save their car's location when they park. This can be done by tapping the blue location dot and selecting 'Save your parking' (Android) or 'Save parking' (iPhone). The saved location will then appear as a suggestion in the search bar, making it easier to find the car on the way back.

Another feature Phillips discovered was the ability to add stops to an existing route. This can be done by tapping the magnifying glass and selecting a destination or typing its name. The app will then show how much additional driving time the stop will add to the journey, allowing users to decide whether it's worth taking.

The article also highlights other useful features, including sending routes from a PC to a phone, telling Google Maps when you need to arrive at a destination, and saving legs on walking trips. Additionally, Phillips notes that users can download maps before losing signal in remote areas.