Satellite View is a feature that has been in Google Maps since the service was first released. It can be handy to see a real-world top-down view of any location. We’ll show you how to start in this view by default on Android and iPhone. Before we enable Satellite View by default, you should know that it will use more data than the minimalist “Map” view. Satellite View will also be enabled during turn-by-turn navigation. Keep this in mind if you use Google Maps with a mobile data connection. RELATED: How to Change Your Car Icon in Google Maps The process for enabling Satellite View by default is a little different on Android and iPhone. We’ll start with Google Maps for Android. Open the Maps app on your Android smartphone or tablet and tap your profile icon in the top-right corner. Next, select “Settings” from the menu. Scroll down and toggle the switch for “Start Maps in Satellite View.” It’s as simple as that. Google Maps will now be in Satellite … [Read more...] about How to Start Google Maps in Satellite View
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How to Use Apple Maps in a Browser on Windows and Android
Apple Maps is only officially available on Apple devices like iPhones and Macs. But, thanks to DuckDuckGo , you can browse or get directions in Apple Maps from any platform with a browser, including Windows and Android. DuckDuckGo Uses Apple Maps In 2018, Apple announced the MapKit JS, an API that allows app developers to embed Apple Maps into websites. DuckDuckGo took this framework and used it to build its own mapping tool. To access it, simply search for a place in DuckDuckGo, then click on the Maps filter at the top of the page, as you would with any other major search engine. You can also try searching for a place name and including “map” in your query. You can get directions this way by searching for a place, then clicking on the “Directions” button and choosing between walking and driving. You can also view local businesses on a map, but for this to work, you’ll need to share your precise location using the map pin icon in the top-right corner of the map. … [Read more...] about How to Use Apple Maps in a Browser on Windows and Android
How to Add Private Labels in Google Maps
Google Maps offers various recommendations for travelers, including important landmarks to nearby businesses . If you want to save your own recommendations to Google Maps to quickly find in the future, you can do so by adding private labels. Here’s how. Add or Remove Private Labels on Mobile Devices You can add private labels to locations in the Google Maps app on Android , iPhone , and iPad . The steps for doing this remain the same regardless of the device you use. Adding a Private Label in Google Maps To add a new private label, open the Google Maps app on your mobile device and search for the location you want to save using the search bar. Tap the result when it appears in the list. Alternatively, press and hold on any location in the map view. This will bring up an information carousel at the bottom. Tap the name of the location to view the full information panel. In the information panel, tap the “Label” option. If this isn’t visible, tap … [Read more...] about How to Add Private Labels in Google Maps
How to See a List of Restaurants You’ve Visited in Google Maps
Google Maps is an invaluable tool for navigating using your smartphone. But did you know Maps keeps track of your travels even if you’re not actively using it? This feature enables you to see a running list of your visited restaurants. If you use Maps while signed in to your Google account, it records your location history. This somewhat creepy functionality can be managed if you don’t like it, but it does provide some interesting insight into your habits. RELATED: How to Make Google Auto-Delete Your Web and Location History Your location history can be viewed from the “Timeline” in Google Maps. It can be organized by dates, places, cities, and the world. The “Places” tab is where you can find information about which places you visit, including restaurants. To get started, open “Google Maps” on your iPhone , iPad , or Android device and tap the “Saved” tab at the bottom. Next, scroll down to the bottom of the page and tap “Timeline.” We’ll now switch … [Read more...] about How to See a List of Restaurants You’ve Visited in Google Maps
How to Add an Expiration Date to Emails in Gmail
You’ve probably heard of sending disappearing messages in popular messaging apps, but did you know you can also set an expiration date for emails sent through Gmail, making the content within the message inaccessible after the set time? Here’s how it’s done. Add an Expiration Date to Gmail (Windows and Mac) You can add expiration dates to emails by using Gmail’s Confidential Mode feature . When you add an expiration date to an email, the recipient can’t access its contents after the set date. RELATED: How to Add an Expiration Date to Emails in Outlook (and What They're For) To add an expiration date to an email, log in to your Gmail account using your browser of choice on Windows 10 or Mac, then click “Compose” in the top-left corner of the window. In the email composition window, enter (1) the recipient’s email address, (2) the subject of the email, and (3) the content of the email. Next, at the bottom of the composition window, click the lock … [Read more...] about How to Add an Expiration Date to Emails in Gmail