I made Google Maps way more useful with just a few tricks

Regardless of whether you prefer Waze, Apple Maps, or Google Maps, we can all agree that these digital atlases have revolutionized travel. With that said, I have always favored Google Maps, as it offers several unique features aside from basic navigation that have become integral to life beyond my doorstep.

Google’s native mapping service is more than a wayfinding app, and I feel many of its benefits get overlooked. After experimenting with Google Maps’ travel tracking, people tracking, rich information, and offline features, I have transformed how I use it day to day.