Hidden Features in Google Maps That Most of Us Have No Idea About

Soham Halder

Beyond directions and traffic, Google Maps hides powerful tools that can totally upgrade your travel game.

Offline Maps Mode: Download entire cities and use turn-by-turn navigation even when you have zero data.

Live View AR Navigation: Use your phone camera for real-time arrows and directions overlaid on the street.

Speed Limit & Speed Trap Alerts: Maps can show speed limits and user-reported speed traps while you’re on the road.

Incognito Mode: Turn on Incognito Mode to navigate without saving searches or travel history.

Parking Location Saver: Drop a pin automatically after parking and find your car instantly later.

Timeline Travel History: Google Maps quietly keeps a personal travel diary of places you’ve visited.

Real-Time Crowd Info: Check live graphs of congested roads to know the best time to visit restaurants or malls.

These hidden features turn Google Maps from a simple navigation app into your ultimate travel assistant.

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