Google Maps is a great app with more features than you can dig on. Unluckily, this means that there are almost certainly features you do not aware about or do not know how to use, which can reduce the intact experience and stop you from making full use of the service. Below are 10 cool new features of Google Map to enjoy in 2014.
Street View
It features a full-screen design and Street View, which has been available for smart phones. The larger tablet-screen layout allows you to map your journey and navigate with.
Better Navigation
The new Google Maps uses voice-guided navigation and turn-by-turn directions to take you through your destination. It also keeps you updated on construction, traffic, accidents or anything else that might cause delays on the road.
More Localized Maps
Google Maps for iOS 2.0 does not just tell you how to get where you are going. It also provides detailed indoor and outdoor images of your destination so you can recognize it upon arrival.
News related to your travel mode
If you use public transport, you know how annoying it is to miss a travel mode. Google Maps now tells you when to expect the next one. This new cool app features train and bus schedules for more than 1 million public transportation stops around the globe.
Finding the best places around you
Google Maps makes it easy to search for nearby lodging, food, drinks or entertainment. The consequences appear right on the map, with icons depicting types of location and font size increasing with relevancy.
Gain more Knowledge about places
On tablets and desktops, info cards provide a quick and easy way to gain knowledge more about restaurants, bars and cafes. The app feature also provides easy access to directions and an option to save the location for later use.
Helps you to make the place familiar
Explore is a great feature for tourists and locals alike. In spite of where you are or what you want to do. This particular can help you choose from local restaurants, coffee shops, shopping malls, movie theatres, gyms, museums or hotels. If you are looking for a restaurant then you can narrow your search by browsing lists focused on local favourites, fast food or bakeries. The "Popular with Tourists" selection is helpful if you are visiting a new town. You can also search for food according to type of cuisine.
Find your friends' reviews
In addition to listing nearby food and amusement, the Explore feature offers Zagat ratings and customer reviews for each site. If you are a Google+ user, you can narrow your options with the "From your circles" category and see only the places your friends have visited or reviewed.
Better 3D Images
Now you can get a view from above with Google Earth; simply choose the option from the left side. On the satellite map, well-known locations are featured in big print. Nearby tourism, options are shown at the bottom of the screen.
Plan your Trip
If you are interested in a particular location, then zooming in for a firsthand look at its surrounding region is the best thing you can do. Use the onscreen tools to tilt the picture for different outlooks. This feature is useful to familiarize yourself with a distant location before a trip.
