These 5 treasures are hidden in Google Maps, which will make your everyday life easier:

News India Live, Digital Desk: Whenever we go somewhere or have to go to an unknown address, what is the first thing we do? Obviously, we take out the phone and open Google Maps. We all believe that its job is just to get us from A to B.

But do you know? Your trusted ‘guide’ can do much more than just show you the way. It has many hidden features that can solve your daily problems in a jiffy, but the sad thing is that 90% people do not use them.

Today we will tell you 5 such amazing features of Google Maps, after knowing which you will say “Oh wow! Why didn’t I know this earlier?”

1. Internet out? Is it ‘Offline Maps’?

Have you ever been stuck in a place where there is no network and you don’t know the way? This can be scary. But Google Maps gives you the facility of ‘Offline Maps’. You can download a map of that area before going anywhere.

• Benefit: The map will work exactly the same even if there is no data or no network.

2. ‘Incognito Mode’ – When privacy is necessary

We use ‘Incognito Mode’ a lot on internet browsers, but do you know that it also happens in Google Maps? Many times we do not want our search history or where we went to be saved in Google’s records.

• Benefit: After turning it on, you can search without any worries, your location history will not be saved. This is best for giving a surprise gift or visit to someone.

3. Parked the car and forgot? (Save Parking)

Often after parking our car in a shopping mall or a big market, we forget where the car was parked. Then one has to search for hours. Google Maps has solved this. Where to park, tap your blue dot on the map and ‘Save Parking’ Choose.

• Benefit: On your return, the map will take you directly to your vehicle. Isn’t it a wonderful thing?

4. ‘Live Location Sharing’ for the safety of loved ones

Returning home late at night or meeting a friend in a crowd? Repeatedly on the phone “Where are you?” It is better to ‘Share Live Location’ than asking.

• Benefit: You can send your location to whoever you want. They will be able to see in real time where you are and how long it will take to reach. This feature is very important for safety, especially for women and children.

5. What’s around? (Explore Nearby)

Are you hungry in a new city or new colony, or need to fill petrol, or need to withdraw money? There is no need to ask anyone. just on the map ‘Explore’ Or click on the buttons (Restaurants, Gas, ATMs) below the search bar.

• Benefit: Maps will tell you which is the best place nearest to you, with ratings and distance.