24 January 2026
Instructions on how to disable shake-to-respond in Google Maps.
The Shake to Send Feedback feature on Google Maps constantly displays and interferes with your use of the app for map navigation.
Map and Positioning
24 January 2026
How to prevent Google Maps from automatically playing videos.
The auto-play video feature is now available in the Google Maps app. If you're using mobile data, this feature can quickly deplete your data allowance.
24 January 2026
11 lesser-known Google Maps features that are perfect for photographers.
The combination of satellite view, community-contributed images, data, and Street View makes it a powerful tool for pre-capture decision-making.
21 November 2025
Immersive View Is the Best New Google Maps Feature That Many People Are Missing
One of the new Google Maps features that many of us don't know about is Immersive View, which turns out to be the best thing to happen to the platform in years.
21 November 2025
4 indispensable Google Maps gestures when driving
Use these features on every trip as they help eliminate extra touches and keep your vision clear when needed.
15 September 2025
5 Reasons Not to Switch to Waze
These benefits aren't enough to make them abandon Google Maps, and it's not just a resistance to change. The platform offers a feature set they can't live without, and the overall
17 July 2025
9 Reasons Google Maps is Better than Apple Maps
Despite many improvements in recent years, there is one Apple tool that many people don't like: Apple Maps. It still lacks some basic features that Google Maps has had for years.
05 July 2025
Time travel guide right on Google Earth
Google Earth has also now updated its time travel feature, going back years to a location to see how it has changed.
26 May 2025
Instructions to turn off satellite view when opening Google Maps
When you open Google Maps on your phone, sometimes you will see satellite view as default. If you do not like it, you can follow the article below to adjust it.
26 May 2025
Google Maps is removing fake businesses, but you should still know how to spot them
While Google is cracking down on fake Google Maps listings, it's important to know how to spot these scams yourself.
09 December 2024
How to link music streaming services to Google Maps
Most conveniently, Google Maps has a way to integrate your music streaming app, so you can do everything from the same window.
09 December 2024
6 Google Maps Alternatives
Some map applications are alternatives to Google Maps and still provide full navigation and address information search features.
22 November 2024
Why use Waze instead of Google Maps?
After getting bored with Google Maps, many people switched to Waze and have no intention of going back to the old app.
22 November 2024
How to stay safe from the scary Google Maps scam that's going viral
Scammers often play on emotions to get their way, and fear is certainly their strongest weapon. A new scam is spreading that your home is in danger if you don't pay up.
22 November 2024
5 Ways to Use Google Maps Without Planning a Route
While it's undeniably a great tool for navigation purposes, Google Maps is a fantastic resource with a much broader range of uses that can help you go beyond getting from A to B.
15 August 2024
How to view tide schedule on phone
If you want to see the tide schedule to take photos or go fishing with friends, you can use the Tide Charts application. This Tide Charts application will help you get an accurate
07 August 2024
How to fix Google Maps voice navigation not working on Android
If you're experiencing the annoying situation of voice directions not working on your Android phone, follow these troubleshooting steps.
24 July 2023
How to add places to Google Maps
There are many cases where new routes, new places have not been updated to Google Maps. Therefore, the map application allows users to manually add locations to the map.
24 July 2023
Instructions for editing locations on Google Maps
If you know which places have changed, you can edit the information on the Google Maps map. So in addition to adding locations on Google Maps, we can now also edit locations on the
24 July 2023
8 reasons Google Maps is the best navigation app
While there are other competitors, like Waze and Apple's Maps, Google Maps still holds the No. 1 spot thanks to the sheer number of features it boasts and its well-tested