Lots of people love to travel. Many of them travel in their own vehicles. Such transportation, in most cases, is a car. In fact, today, you can drive your car almost anywhere, as long as it is expensive. And absolutely ideal would be if it is a flat road.
Today, most travelers use their smartphones not only for making calls and texting on the Internet but also for finding the right road. After all, the right way to get to your destination quickly and without problems. This is where the wonderful and very popular Google app really helps you. It’s called Google Maps. Surely you are already familiar with it. However perhaps you aren’t even aware of some interesting features, which are available in this navigator.
Google Maps has some quirky features that can personalize your experience if you know where to find them. For example, you can change the navigation icon to a car, SUV, or truck. By default, the Google Maps navigation icon is the familiar upside-down triangle you see on many navigation systems. This icon is actually taken from the game Asteroids. You can change the icon to more accurately match your mode of transport. So, here is how to get the car icon on the Google Maps app.
How to change the navigator icon on Google Maps
If you want to get the car icon on Google Maps app, you have to follow these steps:
- First of all, open the Google Maps app on your mobile device.
- Then, choose the location for navigation and tap on the “Directions” option.
- After that, tap on the “Start” button to begin the turn-by-turn navigation.
- Tap on the blue arrow that represents your car.
- Finally, select any car icon from the menu to set it in place of the arrow. The options available are: a stylish red sedan, a classic green car with a trunk, a yellow crossover.
Car icons aren’t very convenient for navigation, because the arrow is more familiar, and it is easier to determine which way to go. However, everyone chooses what they like best.
What is Car Mode in Google Maps
Google Maps has a new Car Mode, similar to the one used in Google Auto. It is expected that soon the Google Auto app for use in the car will be replaced by Google Assistant Driving Mode, but until that happens, Google has released an update, which allows implementing a similar interface inside the Google Maps app. There are large icons on the Google Maps screen that allow the user to control messages, the music app, and answer calls while staying focused on driving.
There are three tabs: one for the home screen, one for voice control, and another with a set of apps. Icons are also available on the maps while driving, making it easier to manage the selected set of apps and services. Google Maps is updated randomly, so it may take extra time before it appears to all users.
How to add a parking location in the Google Maps app on the iPhone
If you want to add a parking location in the Google Maps app on the iPhone, you have to follow these steps:
- Visit the App Store and make sure you have the latest version of Google Maps installed.
- Launch the Google Maps app.
- Tap and hold on the blue dot to mark your location.
- In the menu that appears, select the “Set as parking location” option.
A parking spot marker will appear on the map. By clicking on it, you will see additional information, such as pictures or the location address.
