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A quick glance at the smartphone, enter a route, and off you go: These are the basics that every user of Google Maps knows. But did you know that the app can do much more than that? Especially for motorists there are some pretty clever features, some of which make traveling and commuting much easier. And that's it not only for pure navigation.
Google Maps for drivers
- Never search forever for a parking space again? In big cities, finding a parking space is often a nightmare. Google Maps has a cool function here: Based on data from the past, the current parking situation calculated. A red circle with a "p" tells you where the chances of finding a free parking space are the highest. And best of all, you can save the locationwhere you parked. You'll never have to wander around the parking lot looking for the vehicle again.
- Plan carefully with departure and arrival times! Who does not know this: You want to arrive at a different place at a certain time, but are unsure when to leave. Google Maps can help here. Just enter the one you want arrival time and Google will calculate the optimal one for you, taking into account construction sites, traffic volume and other factors departure time.
- Music and navigation - hand in hand! Gone are the days when you had to switch between navigation and music player. Thanks to the integration of Spotify and Apple Music in Google Maps you can now do both simultaneously to use. Simply activate the music control in the main menu of Google Maps and you have everything under control.
Avoid traffic jams & activate dark mode
- Avoid the rush hour cleverly? After work, most people just want to get home quickly. But that's often when you're stuck in traffic. With Google Maps you can now advance check how the traffic volume develops over the course of the day. Thanks to a bar graph in the app, you'll know exactly when the streets are full - and can adjust your journey accordingly.
- Dark mode for longer battery life! Anyone who uses Google Maps intensively knows that the app can drain the battery pretty quickly. An insider tip: Activate the Dark Mode in the settings. This not only protects the eyes, but also the battery, especially with OLED displays. Tests have shown: With activated dark mode, the battery lasts up to 60% longer.
And finally ... Google Maps is much more than just a route planner. The numerous hidden features make the app a real all-rounder for drivers. Try it out and discover which other functions can make everyday life easier!
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