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7 Google Maps Tips To Feel Like A Local (Wherever You Go)
7 Google Maps Tips To Feel Like A Local (Wherever You Go)
Use cases:
- Plan which restaurants/bars to
check out in the future
- Map out POIs on an upcoming
vacation
- Share the list with friends when
they visit that city (e.g., New York
Speakeasies, Miami Dinner Spots)
2. Make & manage your reservations
Use cases:
- Book, cancel, modify reservations
- Check out the menu in advance
- Share the location with someone
- Start navigation
3. Remember where you parked
Use cases:
- Add a note or photo of which lot
you parked in
- Set a timer to remind you when
your meter is up
4. Custom commute notifications
Use cases:
- Get notified when there’s a traffic
delay or accident
- See recommended departure time
based on desired arrival time
5. Compare rideshare prices
Use cases:
- Check current prices and wait
times across Uber, Lyft, Bolt, etc.
- Find out which rideshares are
available in a new city
- Jump directly into any app to book
your ride
6. Download maps offline
Use cases:
- Get turn-by-turn navigation
- Zoom in to view hiking / ski trails
- See info about local businesses
7. Explore with augmented reality
Use cases:
- Get real-time information like the
weather, traffic and crowdedness
- Check out photo-realistic and
multi-dimensional models
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