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    DEFINITION

    Google Maps
    Andrew Zola

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    c What is Google Maps?
    Google Maps is a web service that provides
    o detailed information about geographical regions
    i and sites worldwide. In addition to conventional
    road maps, Google Maps offers aerial and
    n satellite views of many locations. In some cities,
    Google Maps offers street views comprising
    photographs taken from vehicles.

    Google Maps offers several services as part of


    the larger web application. For example, a route
    planner offers directions for drivers, bikers,
    walkers and users of public transportation
    traveling from one specific location to another.

    Supplemental services offer images of the moon,


    Mars and the heavens for hobby astronomers.

    k Example of Google Maps for desktop.

    What is the Google Maps API?


    The Google Maps application program interface
    (API) allows different software platforms to
    communicate with each other. For example,
    website administrators can embed Google Maps
    into a proprietary site, such as a real estate guide
    or community service page.

    k Example of Google Maps for mobile.

    What is Google Maps for mobile?


    Google Maps for mobile offers location services
    for motorists that use the Global Positioning
    System (GPS) location of an iOS or Android
    mobile device, if available, along with data from
    wireless and cellular networks.

    What is Google Maps Go?


    Google Maps Go is a lightweight version of the
    Google Maps mobile app that was first released
    for Android Go edition devices. It was explicitly
    designed to run seamlessly on devices with
    limited memory connected to unreliable networks
    -- without compromising speed, accurate
    directions, real-time traffic updates and transit
    information.

    What is Google Maps Live View?


    Google Maps Live View provides real-time Google
    Maps directions in a real-world setting. It is
    essentially a miniature map at the bottom of the
    screen. Users can also plan a journey to
    anywhere in the world, and get 3D images and
    live satellite views of the Earth.

    What is Google Street View?


    Google Street View enables users to view and
    navigate through horizontal and vertical
    panoramic street-level images of various cities
    around the world.

    k Example of Google Street View for desktop.


    Screenshot of Google Street View on desktop

    How do you measure distance on


    Google Maps?
    To measure the distance between two points -- for
    example, a user's home and place of work -- open
    Google Maps and start by right-clicking at the
    starting point. Next, click Measure distance on
    the menu, and then click at the destination point
    to draw a line and measure the distance between
    both locations.

    How do you download offline maps on


    Google Maps?
    Maps can be downloaded for mobile access when
    a user is offline by tapping on the profile icon and
    then tapping Offline maps. A user can also tap
    Select your own map, and Google Maps will
    suggest maps based on history, upcoming trips
    and saved addresses. To download a specific
    map, pinch in and out to set the download area
    and tap Download.

    How do you drop a pin in Google


    Maps?
    To drop a pin in the Google Maps app, search for
    an address or scroll to find the location. Once a
    location is selected, long press on the screen to
    drop a pin.

    How do you change the Google Maps


    voice?
    Users can change the language, voice and accent
    in Google Maps. Go to Settings, tap Navigation
    settings, then Voice selection, and make the
    desired changes.

    Screenshot of Google Maps GPS coordinates for Fountain Square in Cincinnati, Ohio

    How do you change a home address in


    Google Maps?
    In the Google Maps app, tap Saved at the bottom
    of the screen. Once in the Saved screen, scroll
    down to Your lists and then tap Labeled. The
    Labeled screen shows all the labeled places.
    Next to Home, tap the three dots and then Edit
    home. Finally, tap on the current address in the
    Set home address screen and clear it. Once
    removed, type in the new address and save it.

    What is Google Maps Incognito mode?


    Google Maps Incognito mode allows users to use
    the application without saving all the trip details to
    their Google Account. Think of it as a private
    browsing mode for real-world navigation that
    doesn't save or share user activity.

    What is Google Maps Timeline?


    Google Maps Timeline is essentially a historical
    estimate of all the places a user has been and the
    routes they took during the journey. Google Maps
    users can edit their Timeline anytime or delete
    their Location History in the Timeline settings.
    However, Timeline is private and can only be
    accessed by the user.

    What is an API (Applicati…

    See also: GPS coordinates, GPS tracking, GPS


    navigation system, GPS tracking security, spatial
    data

    This was last updated in September 2022

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