Google Maps Can Do A Lot More Than Give Directions

Google Maps is getting more useful everyday. Besides functioning as a navigation assistant, it can also help you plan your errands more efficiently. Sadly, features like this go unnoticed by most users. As a result, they rely on several different apps to accomplish the same tasks. Well that’s about to change, because we are going to delve a little deeper into what Big G has to offer.

The Google Maps app can be used for a variety of things especially if you’re food hunting or heading on a trip. It can provide information on crowds, traffic density and business hours, in order for you to efficiently plan a trip. Here’s what the app has to offer:

Get information on a restaurant
Google Maps can provide information on a restaurant’s operating hours, trending dishes, reviews and other information. It can also help you time your food pickup, so that it’s fresh and hot. Use the Live Takeout And Delivery Status information to accomplish this.

If you’re cooking a meal but need some extra ingredients, use Google Maps to check out the nearest Grocery store, operating hours, fees, minimum orders and delivery availability. Half of what you need to accomplish can be done before even stepping out of your house.

Prepare Efficiently For A Trip
Did you know that Google Maps can shorten any trip and provide peace of mind while traveling? It’s true, besides plotting a course, the app can also inform you of the weather conditions and air quality. Just use the new Weather And Air Quality Layers for this.

But that’s not all, the Indoor Live View can help you navigate any train station or airport with relative ease. This AR based functionality will be made available later this year in Zurich and Tokyo. Users can use it to see the nearest platform, gates, elevators and escalators as well as baggage claim, restrooms and ATMs.

If you prefer to cycle to where you need to be, then there’s the Bike-Sharing Stations feature. It is available in more than 100 cities and is integrated with CitiBike, Lyft and Lime. But, if you don’t like crowds, then use the Crowdedness Information feature. Tap on a station on Google Maps and it will reveal departure times and crowd predictions.

In addition to this, you can also use the Busyness Information feature. This way Google Maps tells you how busy a place tends to be so that you can plan your trip around this, allowing for shorter grocery store lines and more convenient access to what you are looking for.

Lastly, use Google maps to book an appointment, class or make a reservations. The app lets you access information on businesses around you and let’s you make the necessary arrangements. Google Maps is a one-stop destination for anyone on the go.