Other Google Maps Parking Features While only those 25 cities can benefit from actually finding parking, a few other major U.S. and international cities can at least be mentally prepared for how hard it's going to be to park once they get to their destination. ...
Maps has an easily overlooked feature for sharing your real-time whereabouts with someone so they can see exactly where you are, even if you’re moving, and then navigate to your location. You can use the same feature to let a trusted person keep tabs on your travel progress to a particu...
Learn how to use Google Maps so you can navigate around like a champ in no time. Whether you're a novice or a pro, here are some amazing tips.
Maps has become the gold standard for finding your way around strange areas, particularly if you’re on foot or using public transit. But if you’re sitting in traffic on your way to work every day, it’s time to quit Google Maps and move over to Waze. Waze, which is owned by Googl...
(Image credit: Google Maps) Google Maps will always tell you how long a specific route is, but you can also plot out your own custom routes and see exactly how far you're going to go. It's pretty easy too, regardless of whether you use desktop or mobile. On desktop, just right-cli...
Google Street View is a great tool for checking out places you've never seen before. Here's how to use it on both the web and mobile.
How to Drop a Pin in Google Maps on iPhone or Android It’s easy to drop a pin in Google Maps on your smartphone. No matter whether you use an Android or iOS device, the steps to do it are the same on both. Open the Google Maps app on your Android device or iPhone. Search for...
As you start approaching your destination, Google Maps willhighlight the buildingin red and use a green indicator to point to the main entrance of the building to keep you from missing it. Also useful for drivers, Maps will now show parking spots nearby so you don’t have to go too ...
Use the Azure Maps npm package Create a map Change the style of the map Add controls to the map Create a data source Add a symbol layer Add a bubble layer Add a popup Add HTML markers Add a line layer Add a polygon layer Add a polygon extrusion layer ...
Adding a stop to Google Maps mid-navigation The mobile apps use a simplified interface for finding stops.Credit: David Nield/Google When you're actually navigating somewhere in Google Maps onAndroidandiOS, you can add extra stops there, too. Of course, make sure you're keeping your eyes on...