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Get Google Maps on Android and iPhone: Download Guide

Google Maps · for Android and iOS

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  • Android
  • iOS
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Google Maps is a free maps and navigation app from Google LLC. It runs on Android and iOS, and its official site is google.com/maps.

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Google Maps is the app many people open before leaving the house: to check traffic, find the nearest pharmacy or see which bus to take. It combines a detailed map with driving, walking, cycling and public transport directions.

What does Google Maps offer?

  • Turn-by-turn navigation: Spoken directions with live traffic and estimated arrival times.
  • Public transport: Routes with buses, trains and metro lines in cities where transit data is available.
  • Places and reviews: Opening hours, photos, ratings and reviews for restaurants, shops and services.
  • Street View: See a street at ground level before you get there.
  • Offline maps: Download an area so you can search and navigate without a connection.

First-time setup

  1. Google Maps comes preinstalled on most Android phones; otherwise get it from Google Play. On iPhone, install it from the App Store.
  2. Allow location access so the app can show where you are and guide you.
  3. Sign in with your Google account to save places such as Home and Work and keep your lists on every device.

Good to know

Before a trip abroad, open the menu and choose Offline maps to save the area you need over Wi-Fi. You can also pause or delete your location history in your Google account settings.

Pros

  • Driving, walking, cycling and transit in one app
  • Detailed place information and reviews
  • Offline maps for travel

Cons

  • Navigation can use a lot of battery
  • Transit coverage varies by city

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Google Maps work without internet?

Yes, if you download an offline map of the area first. You can then search and get driving directions within that area without a connection.

Can I turn off location history in Google Maps?

Yes. You can pause or delete your location history in your Google account settings.

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