What happens if I type “where am I” in Google?

When planning a trip, many adventure fans use their cell phones and other technological devices to be able to download applications that make their days easier in those new destinations they are about to visit, either alone or accompanied.

In order not to fill the entire memory, we can use only one, which we can take advantage of since it has a large number of benefits and tools. It's about Maps and with two words written in the Google search engine we'll find out where we are if we don't know the exact address.

The only requirement to use this advantage of the application is to have access to the Internet, either by mobile data or Wifi. To access it, you must use your Gmail account, which enables you on other platforms, such as Drive, YouTube, among others.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I TYPE “WHERE AM I” IN GOOGLE?

If we are heading to a new destination, whether in our country or abroad, and we go out to see the surroundings, but we don't know exactly where we are, this is one of the shortcuts we can use to know our location right away.

What you need to do is open Google and just type “where am I”. The first result you will see on your screen will be that of the direction where you are standing and a guide that is enabled in Maps. To see all the details you need to log in and thus review the routes near you.

Fun fact: for sports fans, the most famous search engine on the Internet also helps us not to miss any matches. By entering the platform we can write “who is playing today” and you will automatically see the schedule of matches that will be played on the day, with schedules and standings.

¿QUÉ ES GOOGLE MAPS?

It's a free tool that lets you discover new experiences halfway around the world or near you. With it you can find places and activities near you or when you travel. In addition, it has real-time traffic and public transport updates, provides hands-free help through the Google Assistant, and you'll find maps from around the world in one place.

TRUCOS DE GOOGLE MAPS

shows you a tourist guide, where you will be able to find information about that place, the main tourist attractions, the main hotels and even the most interesting things to visit.

Thanks to a tab in the application you can find out the price of gasoline in the establishments so that you can know which ones are cheaper before visiting them.

Turn on Google Maps dark mode to make its interface look completely black. You can configure this from the mobile app and by going to the app's settings.

Share your location in real time to your friends and/or family. This information is enabled to be sent through social networks, such as WhatsApp.

Another advantage is that they present you with the routes of the bike lanes that are in the country. This will help you mark your journey.

HOW TO USE GOOGLE MAPS OFFLINE?

The first step is to download the map by following these steps:

STEP 1: On your phone or tablet, open the Google Maps app, make sure you're connected to the Internet, and log in. Find the place you're going to visit and at the bottom, tap the name or address and then start the download.

STEP 2: Save battery and mobile data. On your mobile phone, open the Google Maps app. Tap your profile picture or the initial letter of your account name, then “Settings” and finally turn on Wi-Fi only.