![]() ![]() When it’s imperative to arrive somewhere at a specific time, it would be foolish to “eyeball” it. Note that everything we’ve covered up to this point is available on an offline map, but every feature from this point on will only be accessible with internet access. Google Maps Google MapsĪs you can see, even on Airplane-mode, you can still get directions within a downloaded boundary. Just know, larger maps require more data to save. Once you select your own map, zoom in or out (one-handed) to set your boundaries. Google Mapsįirst, click your Google account icon and find, “Offline maps.” Google Maps Google Maps ![]() Come to think of it, what if you lose internet access and have to get directions to a new place in town? This is when having a pre-downloaded offline map comes in clutch (especially of your local area), and it’s quite simple to get. Out on the road you’re using data, spending money, and at the mercy of satellites. The Type-A friend apologizes for doubting the passenger’s navigation skills. To fix that, press down on the destination and slide that sucker into the second spot. “Oh, just a five-hour delay?” No, the order’s messed up. But can you spot what’s wrong below? Google Maps Plug in the Cheeze-It-Stop: “61943 Twentynine Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, California.” Google Maps Here’s how to find out: First, click the ellipses on the route. After begging them to stop, the Type-A friend replies passive-aggressively, “I wonder how long that’s gonna take.” The passenger realizes, en route to Arizona they’ll be passing a once-in-a-lifetime landmark, The Cheeze-it-stop. The driver is about to lose their mind, especially if presented with any significant delays. Imagine a loud, innocent passenger crunching on Cheeze-Its while driving to Phoenix with their very Type-A friend. For whatever reason, you have to place the pin on an unclaimed spot. That’s because our red pin is overshadowed by the Hospital label. Google MapsĪs you can see, “Add Label” is nowhere to be seen. Having trouble activating the “Add Label” and measurement tools? That’s because your pin placement is off! See corrections below. Henceforth, Google Maps will remember that address as “Beach.” Google Maps Now, click the option, “Add label,” and brand that spot. Just like the last feature, we begin with a pin. Let’s say someone found their new favorite surf break. Next we have labeling and this can be quite useful when you have a regular destination (Dentist, Grocery Store, Work, etc), but loathe having to plug in the tedious address Every. It turns out, most journeys are more like point A to Z, and Lake Tahoe’s about twenty miles long. Select and then add some points to measure your journey from point A-B. “Measure distance” now becomes an option. To activate this function, first hold down on the map to drop a pin. It’s great that Google Maps can calculate distances on a road and all, but what if you’re hiking the Camino? How about Fourth of July boating on Lake Tahoe? Well, you can actually measure any distance on Earth over any surface using the measurement tool. Google MapsĬongrats! You’re now ready to navigate the Silk Road like Marco Polo. Now when you head back to the car, just hit the directions arrow icon, and “Saved parking” will be a destination option. Hit “Save parking.” When you see a “P” icon by the blue dot, you’re golden. (NOTE: Make sure to have the most recent Google Maps update for these tips to work). If you don’t see it, that means you have to turn “location” back on, which can be found in general settings. The next time you park, pull up the app and locate the blue icon, that’s you. A game of Marco Polo via spamming the alarm is just amateur hour, so let’s fix that once and for all. Okay, we’re back in the forest, perhaps in the parking lot of a colossal sports stadium, and by God, no one remembers where the car’s parked. ![]() Now swipe up, zoom out, and see the forest for the trees. Simply double-tap the map, and on that second tap, hold, and swipe down. It’s time to graduate from granny shots to jumpers. We’ll start with fixing a common novice blunder, using two fingers to zoom in and out of maps. ![]()
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