Google Maps it is one of those applications that millions of people use every day, but which are sometimes not used to the maximum due to the lack of knowledge that exists around some of its functions and tools.
That's why Google wanted it review some of the features and tricks less known di Google Maps, to show us how to get even more from maps and the navigation application par excellence.
The Google Maps app on an Android phone.
1. Manage your Google Maps profile
Google gives you the ability to keep control of your data on Google Maps.
To do this, simply go to the Maps settings page, where you can change the type of data shared publicly, including publications, images or opinions on places.
2. Edit your profile name
You can change the name displayed by other Google Maps users. As? Easy: you just have to enter your Google account settings to change your personal data and choose the name you want to display.
3. Share photos respecting the privacy of other users
Google advises users who collaborate by posting opinions on places that, when sharing images of places, avoid publishing those photographs in which the faces of other people appear. And if that's not possible, you can always use Android photo editors to blur their faces.
4. Report inappropriate content
Google Maps offers the possibility of report inappropriate contentas well as the person who posted them. To do this, Google offers tools to report content or users in an easy way.
Google Maps on an Android mobile.
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5. Share your location in real time with your inner circle
For some time now Google Maps has been able to share the location in real time. The company suggests a way to get more out of this feature, namely share the location with our close circle of friends and family during our travels, so that they can know what places we visit and where we are at all times.
6. Manage your location history
By default, Google Maps location history is disabled. However, you can enable it for know what places you have visited and then share tips with your family members or friends.
7. Quickly access your Google account settings
You don't need to search for your Google account settings if you need to make a quick change to your Google Maps settings. The navigation and maps application allows you to make changes to things like location history or activity within the app. Additionally, you can set up automatic deletion of your activity so that you don't have to manually delete data from time to time.
8. Use the incognito mode
One of the latest feature to hit Google Maps is was the incognito mode. Thanks to it, you can search for places that will not be recorded in the map activity history. Furthermore, the data collected will not be used to personalize your experience.
To activate Google Maps incognito mode you just have to tap your profile picture, then select the "Incognito mode" option.
