GoKawiilGoogle Maps is a veritable font of easy, useful tricks. Elyse Betters Picaro/ZDNET
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Google Maps has dozens of settings that unlock hidden features.
They improve navigation, battery life, accessibility, privacy, and more.
Here are the top tips and tricks I believe make Maps far more useful.
Google Maps is a great option for quick directions, finding a restaurant, or perusing Street View. You probably don't give it much thought when you're doing all these things, with a quick glance at the info you're seeking and slipping your phone into your pocket. But if you're willing to look, there's a whole lot more to it.
After writing about Google Maps for nearly 15 years, I've learned firsthand that it's packed with hidden settings, menus, and toggles. Many help you fine-tune the app to your liking, while others unlock new features you probably didn't know existed.
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Below is my master list of Google Maps settings, tips, and tricks every power user should know. I've focused on Google Maps for iOS and Android, specifically, but many of the suggestions do work on the web version as well.
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