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Google Maps is an app that most people use almost every single day, particularly when they're on the go. Here are Google Maps features that you need to know.

While Apple Maps is a decent navigation app, Google Maps is a better option for many people. While you can't set it as the default navigation app, there are workarounds to use it on your iPhone.

You can clear Google Map's cache by opening the Settings app on your Android phone. Although the steps involved might differ based on your device, they should be similar.

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Before we get started, if you're using a mobile device, go ahead and download the Google Maps app. Here's Google Maps on the Google Play Store and here's Google Maps on the Apple App Store.

Use incognito mode. Apps like Google Maps store, download, and use a lot of info all the time. There are many cogs moving when you try to do anything, and many of these can fail.

Now you don't need an internet connection to use your iPhone's built-in maps app. Kamaji Ogino / Pexels I’ve been wanting to ditch Google Maps for a while but one thing held me back: offline maps.