Despite criticism and well -installed competition, L “Google cartography application
retains a solid place on smartphones around the world. Faced with challengers like Waze or Apple Plans, it remains an essential reference for millions of users. Whether you admire it or criticize it, its name always comes back when it comes to finding its way. But behind his notoriety,
Google Maps also hides an unknown facet. Many ignore the extent of his more discreet functions, however very useful on a daily basis.
Do you really know Google Maps?
Google Maps is not limited to indicating a journey from one point to another. Several practical options, often ignored, facilitate daily life. For example, it is possible to record the exact location of your car after parking, without going through another application. A simple press on the blue point is enough to activate this function. In addition, in the event of an appointment or a shared journey, real -time geolocation is carried out in a few clickswith the possibility of choosing to whom and how long to share the information.
Other fun or useful options make the experience even more personalized. Le mode Live View Use the smartphone camera to superimpose the directions directly on the real environment, ideal for no longer making the wrong street on foot. And for those who want a little fantasy, the navigation icon can take the form of a small colored car, instead of the classic arrow.
A tip for not getting lost
Circulating in the congested tunnels of large cities is no longer synonymous with signal loss with Google Maps. To fill this well -known weakness, the application now incorporates an innovative option which is based on Bluetooth tags. These small devices, placed in certain urban tunnels such as those in the Defense district, help maintain active navigationeven when the GPS is lacking. This technology, already adopted by Waze, becomes accessible to Android users who take the trouble to activate it in the settings of their application.
To take advantage of it, just go to the “Navigation” section, then to “Driving Options”, and activate the option “Tunnel bluetooth beacon“. Once this step has been taken, the routes remain fluid and precise, even underground. An advance which should seduce the drivers accustomed to buried roads, but also soon useful in parking lots, shopping centers or stations where the signal remains capricious.
How to adjust the Google Maps compass?
A blue point that goes in all directions or a beam too wide can quickly make pedestrian navigation complicated. To remedy this, a simple wrist movement is enough: you have to make eight with your phone, sometimes in a row, To help the application find the good course. This gesture uses the smartphone gyroscope and allows you to tighten the directional beam on the card. A dozen rehearsals can make all the difference.
But if the precision remains wobbly despite everything, other tips exist. It is advisable to activate 4G or Wi-Fi, deactivate plane mode andAvoid areas where the signal is low. Google also recommends cutting the battery saving mode if the position suddenly jumps from one place to another. A simple series of settings can therefore give MAPs all its reliability, especially during journeys.
