Have you ever encountered red lines on Google Maps and wondered what they mean? Here, you’ll find out all about them, including what they are, where they appear, and most importantly, how to use them to your advantage. So, let’s start! What Are the Red Lines on Google Maps? Red lines typically indicate traffic congestion […]
Exploring unpaved roads on Google Maps can be exciting. Below, I’ll show you how to identify them and find amazing places that aren’t on the regular routes. Ready? How To Find Unpaved Roads on Google Maps You can use keyboard shortcuts and Satellite View to identify these roads. Use Ctrl + Shift + 4 Use […]
Identifying city borders on Google Maps is important for different purposes, from urban planning and real estate to travel and local governance. Today, I’ll show you how to find them easily! How To View City Borders on Google Maps Google Maps doesn’t show the borders of a city by default. Here’s how you can activate […]
Google Maps has added a new, "Show 3D buildings" feature to its Navigation settings.
Google's Find My Device has offline tracking, but owners may disable it at their discretion. The Find My Device network from Google is incredible tech that can help users locate their devices even when they are turned off.
Wondering how to change the contrast on Google Maps? The default contrast settings may not suit everyone’s needs, especially under varying lighting conditions. Unfortunately, Google Maps doesn’t offer a built-in feature to adjust it directly within the app or website. But I have a solution. How To Change Contrast on Google Maps You can use […]
If Google Maps is only showing steps instead of the full map view, don’t fret. It usually happens when your phone is connected to Apple CarPlay, or because you haven’t granted it location permissions. The good news is that I have solutions! How To Fix Google Maps Only Showing Steps First, you can try out […]
Google has updated the Suggest an edit feature within Google Maps business listings. Google said the new flow is "easier" and should help make updates to the Google Maps data.Google posted about this change over here and explained how the flow now works:Search for a place or select it on the map. Select “Suggest an edit” from the place listing. Select the item you wish to update, like the business name or operating hours. Make a change or select “Don't know, but this is incorrect” if you...
If you have a problem with Google Maps only showing directions without the start button, this article will help you fix it easily. I’ll explain why this issue occurs, and then give you a quick solution. Let’s start! Why Is Google Maps Only Showing Directions? Not having your location as your starting point is the […]
Google Maps flickering can be so subtle that it’s barely noticeable, or make the app downright unusable. Whichever the case, I’m here to help you out. Follow along to get rid of this issue in no time: 1. Disable Hardware Acceleration Hardware acceleration lets your browser delegate certain tasks to your device’s hardware components, potentially […]
Google Maps doesn’t have permission to use your location? It’s an annoying issue, so I had to find a way to fix it. Let me show you how to do it on all your devices, step-by-step: How to Fix The Google Maps Does Not Have Permission to Use Your Location Error On Android What if […]
Looking for hotels along your route on Google Maps? Read on, as I explain how to discover them along the way and make the most of your travel experience. Let’s go! How To Find Hotels Along Your Route on Google Maps That’s it! Finding hotels along your route on Google Maps is a convenient way […]