From Traffic Updates to Offline Maps: Google Maps Features You Should Know
New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): In today's digital age, if you want to go anywhere, if you are afraid of getting lost on unknown roads or if you want to avoid traffic, then the first thing that comes to mind is Google Maps. It is not just a map showing app, but it has many such great features that can make your everyday life very easy. Let's know about some of the most useful features of Google Maps and how it can prove helpful for you.
Live traffic information
Google Maps gives you real-time information about the traffic on the road. The colors shown on the screen tell you what the road ahead is like. Green color indicates clear road, orange color indicates light congestion, while red color means that there is heavy traffic ahead. With this information, you can plan your journey in a better way.
Voice Navigation
Now you don't need to look at the screen again and again while driving. Google Maps tells you the route through voice. To use this feature, just select your destination and click on the 'Start' button. After this, Google Maps will keep telling you the way forward by speaking. This feature makes driving safer and more convenient.
Save home and office address
Get rid of the hassle of typing your home or office address again and again. You can save your home and office address in Google Maps. For this, type 'home' or 'office' in the search bar, enter your address and save it. Next time you just have to type 'home' or 'office' and you will easily get the location.
Also try these useful features
Nearby Places Search: If you are looking for any nearby place like ATM, Petrol Pump, Hotel or Hospital, then this feature is very useful for you.
Offline Map: If you don't have internet, then there is no need to worry. Google Maps allows you to download offline maps. Search for the area whose map you want, tap on the three dots given above and select 'Download offline map'. You can easily see the route even if there is no internet.
Location Sharing: If you want no one to be able to track your live location, this feature can be quite helpful.
Add stops to a route: If you need to visit multiple places on the same trip, you can add them all to a single route. Select 'Directions', tap the three dots at the top and click 'Add Stop' to add all your destinations at once.