New Offline Features in Google Maps Make It Easier to Work Without Data
If you’re traveling abroad where your phone might not work, or you just don’t like using all your data on the go, Google Maps will help you. Two new features today will help you navigate the city even when you are out of service.
Google Maps already allows you to save map areas offline so you can browse or get directions without data, but today’s update allows you to save that data to internal storage or an SD card, which is great if you have a phone with limited internal storage. what have you expanded. Also, you can now tell Google Maps to only use Wi-Fi. If you’re traveling somewhere with expensive data, it could save your life (and your wallet).
Finally, when Google Maps got its integration with Uber a few months ago, it was just the beginning: you can now compare rates for multiple ride services in your area, and if you’re traveling overseas, you’ll see rates for the corresponding sharing services. to your location. Google notes in its blog post (link below 🙂
In addition to options from Uber, we’re now showing GO-JEK trips in three cities in Indonesia, with ten more cities coming soon (Android, iOS rollout), and Grab trips in 24 cities in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore. and Thailand (Android, iOS deployment). We have also expanded the availability of Gett , Hailo and MyTaxi in selected cities in Ireland, Poland, Italy, Austria, Russia and Israel (Android, iOS).
To find out more about all of today’s Google Maps news, click on the link below. Updates should be slow to roll out to users, so be patient if you haven’t received the update yet.
Travel the city with ease with new offline features and ride service options | Google Maps Blog