#Google Maps
41 Google Earth Hidden Weird Places with Coordinates
Updated: February 23, 2026
Update: The article was last updated with new hidden places with coordinates in Google Earth on 23rd February 2026. Google Earth lets you explore places on our planet directly from your screen with realistic 3D images! But keeping the usual tourist hotspots aside for a moment. Did you know that Google Earth has some hidden […]
Planning a Vacation? Google Just Made It Stupid Easy
Published: March 29, 2025
Trying to plan your next vacation? You’ve probably opened 10 tabs, watched a few travel vlogs, saved some TikToks, and maybe even scribbled down a half-baked itinerary in your notes app. We’ve all been there. But what if you could do all of it—get ideas, save places, track prices, and even get a packing list—without […]
Google May Have Accidentally Deleted Your Maps Timeline: Here’s How to Get It Back
Published: March 25, 2025
Imagine losing years of travel history on Google Maps without warning. That’s exactly what happened to some users due to a recent glitch. Google admitted that a technical error accidentally deleted Maps Timeline data earlier this month and has emailed affected users with recovery steps—but only if they had backups enabled. Users Report Missing Timeline […]
Do You Get Confused While Walking? This Google Maps Feature Will Help
Published: March 1, 2025
If you’re a frequent walker, someone who loves exploring streets firsthand, especially in new places, you’ve probably used Google Maps’ walking navigation. It works, sure, but what if I told you there’s a hidden feature to make those voice directions way more detailed? Stick around to learn about Google Maps’ Detailed Voice Guidance. What is […]
2 Ways to Fix When Google Maps is Not Showing Alternate Routes
Published: January 14, 2025
Google Maps has become an essential tool for navigating our world, but have you ever noticed it doesn’t always show all the possible routes? For example, when I travel from Noida to Gurugram, I usually prefer a specific route via Faridabad. Even though it’s slightly longer in distance, it saves me at least 20 minutes […]
Google Maps Wrapped: How to See Your 2024 Travel Recap
Published: January 7, 2025
It’s that time of year again! Just like Spotify Wrapped and YouTube Music Recap, Google Maps is getting in on the end-of-year fun with its “2024 Timeline updates.” These personalized emails offer a nostalgic look back at all your travels throughout the year. Here’s what they include and how to see your Google Maps Wrapped. […]
Google Maps Drops Speed Traps for a Broader ‘Police’ Option
Published: November 27, 2024
If you’ve been using Google Maps to avoid speed traps, there’s a change you should know about. Google Maps has quietly swapped out the Speed trap option in its incident reporting feature for a more generic Police category. Here’s what this means for users. What’s Happening to Beloved Speed Traps on Google Maps? Since 2019, […]
What Do Different Colors on Google Maps Mean on Mobile
Published: October 8, 2024
When we explained the symbols and icons on Google Maps, we realized that many users also have trouble understanding the meaning of different colors on Google Maps. Especially after Google decided to update the color legend last year upsetting several users. So, if you’re looking for the meaning of a particular color, here’s a complete […]
This Google Maps Feature Will Ensure No More Late Arrivals for Group Trips
Published: July 5, 2024
Google Maps is the go-to navigation tool for many worldwide. Despite the Live Location feature, group travel in separate cars and other vehicle still remains a challenge. When friends or family head to the same destination, there’s often a flurry of questions: “Where are you?”, “How long will you take?” Some are ahead, others fall […]
7 Fixes for Something Went Wrong Error in Google Maps
Updated: January 9, 2024
When you rely on Google Maps to plan your trips, daily commute, or share locations with loved ones, it can be frustrating when it malfunctions. One such instance is when Google Maps fails to load anything on your Android, iPhone, or computer and throws the ‘Something went wrong’ error. If the usual tricks, such as […]
How to Mark Saved Places With Emojis in Google Maps
Published: September 7, 2023
Google recently introduced a new feature to its Maps service, allowing you to mark your favorite locations using emojis. This is a nifty feature to have because in earlier versions (prior to version 11.95.0300), all the Saved Places used a common icon on Google Maps, potentially leading to confusion. Here’s a guide on how to […]
How to Use Google Maps Immersive View on Android and iPhone
Published: August 6, 2023
Google’s Immersive View is an exciting feature that brings a new way to explore places on Google Maps. It uses advanced AI and cutting-edge computing technologies to stitch together billions of aerial and street photos to create a realistic-looking model of the location. If you also want to try Immersive View on your iPhone or […]
How to Plan Route With Multiple Stops on Google Maps
Published: July 3, 2023
Google Maps is one of the most reliable tools out there. Whether we want to look for new restaurants, navigate to a new city, or search for a nearby gas station, Maps is always there to rescue us. However, not many people know that they can even add multiple stops in Google Maps while planning […]
How to Delete and Turn Off Google Maps Location History
Published: June 29, 2023
It’s kind of annoying that for years, we have been unknowingly letting Google track our location. If you visit your Timeline in Google Maps, you’ll witness your entire location history firsthand. This undermines your privacy goals. Thankfully, Google has made it easier for everyone to delete or even completely turn off the location history on […]
20 Ways to Fix Google Maps Draining Battery on Android and iPhone
Updated: October 22, 2023
If you’re concerned about your phone’s battery running out while using Google Maps, don’t worry. In this guide, we’ll show you several solutions to prevent Google Maps from draining the battery on your iPhone and Android devices. 1. Use Google Maps in Dark Mode The easiest way to prevent Maps from draining your phone’s battery […]
How to Use Google Maps on Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and 5
Updated: January 12, 2024
Older generations of Samsung Watches ran on Tizen OS making it hard to use Google Maps. But with Galaxy Watch 4, Samsung has moved to WearOS that comes with Google Maps pre-installed. Google Maps on Watch 4 and 5 might not be as robust as on your Android phone, but the UI is optimized for […]
What Do Various Icons and Symbols Mean in Google Maps
Updated: June 15, 2024
You may encounter a number of icons such as a compass, microphone, red-colored roads, etc. while using Google Maps. If you have been wondering what a certain icon or symbol means in Google Maps, let me help. Let’s check the meaning of various icons and symbols in Google Maps. Icons on the Home Screen Icons […]
Top 5 Ways to Fix Google Maps Keeps Rerouting on Android and iPhone
Published: July 4, 2022
If you use Google Maps for navigation, you may have come across instances where the app keeps changing the route without cause or input. Largely, such issues only occur when Google Maps fails to calculate your location with accuracy. However, there could be other factors at play. In any case, there are several ways to […]
How to Check Air Quality Index and Wildfires on Google Maps
Updated: July 16, 2022
Along with details like traffic, directions, street view, and 3D Maps, Google Maps also displays air quality index and active wildfires. At the time of writing this article, you can only check the air quality index in the United States, India, and Australia. Whereas wildfire data is supported in many other countries. However, both the […]
How to Add Photos and Videos to Google Maps on Mobile and Web
Published: November 3, 2021
Whether you want to contribute and help people or you want to promote your business on Google Maps, Google allows users to upload photos and videos and help the world navigate better. Previously, you can only upload the photos to any location by adding a review to it. Now you have a direct option to […]
Google Maps vs Google Maps Go: Which Is Better
Published: October 7, 2021
Google Maps is the go-to solution for most people when it comes to navigation needs. Some time ago, Google started rolling out the Go series of its popular apps like Gmail Go, Google Go, and Maps Go. These are the optimized versions of the original app that are lightweight but sans a few features. So […]
7 Best Ways to Fix Google Maps Not Working on Samsung Phone
Updated: November 11, 2021
It’s no wonder that Google Maps has been the go-to choice for most of us with all the navigation features it offers. And while the app seems to deliver on most occasions, it’s also known to run into hiccups and errors at times. One such common annoyance is when Google Maps stops working entirely. While […]
9 Ways to Fix Google Maps Upside Down Issue on Android and iOS
Updated: December 25, 2023
While Google Maps is arguably the best navigation app out there, it can run into problems at times, like any other app. One such annoying issue you may encounter is when the Google Maps screen turns upside down. This can be frustrating and could potentially throw you off while driving. Fortunately, it’s possible to fix […]
How to Create a Heat Map Using Google Maps Data
Updated: July 12, 2021
If you’ve ever used the location history feature on Google Maps, you’d know how useful it is. Whether you forgot the name of the barter shop you visited last month or want to relive the memories of your last summer trip, location history can be quite useful in such cases. But you know what’s even […]
How to Create a Map With Multiple Pins in Google Maps
Updated: November 11, 2021
While Google Maps already offers a pretty good navigation experience, you can get more out of your journey by creating your own custom map with Google My Maps. Whether you want to add multiple pins or use custom directions while navigating on a trip, a custom map can help you achieve it all. This way, […]