It wouldn't be wrong to say that Google Maps is one of the most frequently updated apps out there. And given that it's one of the de facto apps for navigation, it certainly fills the void of also being one of the most popular.
Contents1. Easily find parking spots2. Register your parking space3. Ask questions4. Follow your friends in real time5. Uber, Ola and Meru Cabs Books [India]6. Plan public transportation optionsIt's a Wrap!
Over the years, Google Maps has evolved from a navigation app to one that provides a wealth of information – from subway timetables, taxi fares to traffic delays.
Along the same lines, we've put together a list of five cool new tricks you can do using Google Maps. Check it out and see if you really know them all.
Also see :22 Best Google Maps Tips and Tricks You'll LoveThe increase in the number of cars leads to horrible traffic and parking problems. But with Google Maps parking difficulty icons, you can get an idea of the parking situation before you start your trip.
These parking difficulty icons can range from Limited and Average to Easy. T its data is gathered using historical parking data and Google's internal machine learning algorithm.
All you have to do is plan your route and the information sheet at the bottom will reveal the information.
Small anecdote: Currently, this feature is available in 25 cities around the world.Finding a parking space in a crowded city is one thing and getting back into this particular sport after a day of shopping is another. Fortunately, Google Maps now comes with the Save your parking feature that makes it easy for you to find your car in a big mall or busy street.
All you have to do is tap the blue dot and select Save your parking . That's it.
For convenience, you can also add Parking Notes and Remaining time to alert you in case you forget to remove your car before the end of the parking time.Whether it's a quick fact check or a real question, one of the common terms used by millennials these days is "Google it." ‘. And now a similar feature has been integrated into Maps.
So, for any location-related questions like opening time, payment methods, exact location or nearest landmark, you can find it all here. Additionally, you can also answer someone else's questions or upvote the informative answers.
A click on See all questions will redirect you to a new page that will show you all related questions and answers.
Cool tip :The Ask the community will allow you to enter your questions on the place.Friends who come to meet? Now Google Maps will make tracking ETA much easier with Location Sharing characteristic.
All they have to do is tap the slide-out menu on the left side and select Location Sharing . Users can share the location for a period of 15 minutes to 3 days. In addition, it is possible to turn it off manually. Once done, the link can be shared via WhatsApp or any messaging app.
Not only can it be used to get the ETA of your friend's arrival, but also the whereabouts of your youngster.Previously, Google Maps came with Uber taxi integration where you could book a taxi from within the app. Now the same functionality has also been extended to Ola and Meru cabins, although a bit reduced.
Although it won't let you book taxis from the app, it will show estimated fares for all types of taxis. Using this, you can compare the rate across all three platforms and once you have made a decision, you can open the app and book.
To find taxi options, tab on public transport mode, enter route, check fares and book.Another interesting feature of India is the integration of metro routes into Google Maps. Available only for Delhi and Mumbai metro, it allows you to check metro routes, distance and fare.
In the same way as above, enter your travel information in the Metro or Bus fashion. This function will also display the metro stations as well as the stations where you need to change lines, as well as the time.
For more detailed information, tapping the arrow next to the starting point/stations will show all available metro connections.These are some of the new features of the Google Maps app that have been released in the last couple of months. So how many of them did you already know?
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