Celebrate the launch of the Google Maps app on iOS 6 by checking out all of these awesome Google Maps features. Google is unquestionably the leader when it comes to Internet map technology. Its maps are top-notch and let you do everything from planning a trip or checking out different parts of the world.
In addition to personal use, Google Maps are often used by businesses to make their product better. After all, what good is a dating site if you can't locate members in your area? The best part about all of these awesome Google Maps features is the fact that people have gone out of their way to show love for the service. There are numerous pieces of home decor and viral videos all inspired by Google's mapping services.
40 Awesome Google Maps Features
40
Super Close Google Maps
39
Google Street View
Take a Virtual Trip
38
Fornication-Flagging Websites
IJustMadeLove.com Creates an International Sex Map
37
Googling for Drugs
Pot Locator Using Google Maps for Weed
36
Image-Inscribed Mapvertising
This Vodacom Geolocation Campaign Finds Your Family Members
35
Geotagged Graffiti
Street Art Fans Use Google Maps Street View to Locate Best Pieces in UK
34
Google Maps-Inspired Seating
The Tack Bench and Stool by Monocomplex are Perfect for Beach Bums
33
Google Maps-Inspired Graffiti
Street Ghosts by Paolo Cirio Represents the Misappropriation of Data
32
Map-Completing Campaigns
The Toyota iQ Street View Fills in What Google Missed
31
Reality-Rendered Google Maps
Aram Bartholl Augments Reality in Three Cities
30
Google Maps for Mobile
Cell Phone Knows Where You Are
29
Personal Landmark Map Art
Cosmographies by Carlos Romo Melgar is Like a Graphic Bio
28
Manually Marked Missed Connections
'I Wish I Said Hello' Flags Locations of Brief Interactions
27
Interactive Bombing Maps
Carlos Labs Scary Scenario Maps Lets You Test Virtual Weapons
26
Using Google Maps for Evil
Spotting Empty Pools for Trespassing
25
Pristine Search Engine Packaging
Arda Buckun Renders Concepts for Fictional Google Products
24
Google Gas Stations
23
Interwebbing Real Life
The Urban Cursor Brings the Internet to Life
22
Web-Savvy Cannabis Clubs
WeedMaps.com is Like Yelp.com for Pot Dispensaries
21
Google Maps-Inspired Wall Decals
This Search Engine Wall Decal Infuses Technology & Home Decor
20
Lyrical Search Engines
The Creative BuzzFeed Google Maps Features Lyrics as Directions
19
Cartographic Hand Bags
Map Totes are a Fashionable Alternative to Google Maps
18
Google Maps to Share Horror Stories
"Sod Abroad" Promotion
17
Outbreak Monitors
Google Maps That Show Swine Flu Outbreak
16
Comedic City Slogans
The New Google Maps City Slogans Use Word Play to Bring You Home
15
Sugar Daddy Searching Apps
The Sugar Sugar App will Help You Find Affection for Cash
14
Canine Tag Trackers
Virtual Leash Connects Your Dog to an Online GPS Tracking Website
13
Crowdsourced City Scrapbooks
The WhatWasThere App Lets You Share and View Historical City Shots
12
Search Engine Social Media
Google Hotpot Brings Community Counseling to Google Places
11
Google Maps Typography
Rhett Dashwood Turns Aerial Shots Into the Alphabet
10
Search Engine Home Decor
Google Map Pin Coasters Tells Your Glass Where to Go
9
Real-Time Smog Logs
UK 'MESSAGE' Program Maps Traffic Pollution in a Google Maps Overlay
8
Armed Combat-Flagging Sites
Conflict History Uses Google Maps to Track the History of War
7
Bike Path Planning Maps
Google Maps Cycle Lanes Lets UK Cyclists Plan Their Routes
6
Google Strongly Involved With US Elections
Twitter & Google Super Tuesday Map
5
Map-Able Blueprints
The Google Maps Floorprint Ability in the UK is Astonishing
4
Hyper-Stimulating HTML Puzzles
The Google Puzzle Will Give You a Good Brain Workout
3
Video Game Mapping Systems
The GT4 Liberty City Map Gets a Google Maps Makeover
2
Virtual Egg Hunts
Saatchi & Saatchi's London Launch of the ‘Goo on the Loose' Search
1
Office-Finding Apps
The Liquidspace App Helps Mobile Workers Find Homes
Related Ideas
Connected Fish Locators
The Garmin ECHOMAP Ultra Fish Finder Has an Advanced Construction
Motorcyclist Handlebar GPS Devices
The Garmin zūmo XT2 Motorcycle Navigator is Intuitive to Use
GPS Cycling Computers
Garmin Launches Its New Edge 540 and Edge 840 Series GPS Cycling Computers
AR-Integrated Motorcycle Eyewear
The Blucap Moto Motorcycle Navigation Sunglasses are Connected
Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices
The Conceptual 'Move' Mobile Device Replaces Five Devices
Gesture-Controlling Smart Tech
The Wow Mouse App Transforms Android Smartwatches into Controllers
Impairment-Aiding Navigation Apps
The Commute Booster App is Made to Help the Visually Impaired
Augmented Reality Travel Murals
Tripadvisor's City Murals Entice People to Sunny San Diego
Niche Search Engine Tools
Global Explorer Helps Users Discover and Dive Deeper into Topics
Interactive Travel Map Apps
The 'Proxi' Travel App Offers Curated Travel Plans and More
AI-Powered Shopping Tools
Google AI Now Allows Shoppers to Browse AI Product Recommendations
AI Image Location Search
Picarta Can Find Where a Photo Was Taken Using AI
Handheld Off-Grid GPS Devices
The Garmin eTrex SE GPS Has a High-Res Monochrome Display
Musically Compatible Fitness Apps
Strava Joins Forces with Spotify for Musical Control
Aftermarket Automotive Navigation Displays
The Garmin Drive 53 GPS Navigator is Feature-Rich
Tracking Device Safety Implementations
Google is Rolling Out Anti-Stalking Measures to Trackers
AI-Enhanced Grocery Apps
Instacart Unveiled a Suite of AI Features Coming to its Mobile App
Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
The 'Timeline It' App Tracks Virtually Any Activity or Event
Solar-Powered GPS Navigators
The Garmin eTrex Solar Has a Compact, Handheld Construction
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
GPS Pet Trackers
Petcube GPS Tracker Keeps Pets Safe with a Host of Features
AI-Powered Travel Services
'Kayak' Released a Suite of AI Features and an Intuitive Chatbot
AI-Enhanced Map Apps
The Satlas AI Application Uses Deep Learning to Clarify Visuals on Maps
Route-Making Running Apps
FitCrumbs Lets Users Make Their Own Running Routes
Inclusive Digital Platform Experiences
Google Launches More Inclusive Assistance to its Platforms
Dedicated Chatbot Apps
The Android Version Of Microsoft's 'Copilot' Offers Versatile Tools
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Running Partner Messaging Apps
Find Your Next Running Partner Through Strava Messaging
Mobile Internet Interfaces
The Arc Mobile Browser Seeks to Redefine how Mobile Navigation Flows
Smart 3D Home Maps
SamSung's Map View Creates a Seamless Smart Home Ecosystem
AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
Praxis Introduces New Features to Its Praxis Plus App
AR-Powered Furniture Lenses
Google Search Now Supports AR-Based Ikea Furniture Try Outs
AI-Powered Trip Planners
Guide Uses AI to Help with Hotel Selection, Itineraries, and More
Personalized Guided Audio Tours
WeGoTrip Slows Travel Down with Personalized Audio Guides
In-App Recommendation Features
Bumble Boasts the 'Recommend to a Friend' Feature
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
Aggregated On-Demand Service Apps
The 'finish'd' App Combines a Range of Services into One Spot
Smartphone Cellular Emergency Features
The Apple iPhone 14 Emergency SOS Feature Expands
Feature-Rich Airport Apps
The 'byAir' App Offers Indoor Maps, Transport Options and More
Regional Eclipse Guidance Apps
The Eclipse App Was Created with the Planetary Society and Bill Nye
Device-Locating Digital Ecosystems
Google is Officially Launching its 'Find My Device' Service
Customizable Content Effects
Google Introduces New Editing Features to the Photos App
Park-Navigating Map Updates
Google is Now Offering Expanded Information On U.S. National Parks
Car-Free AR Lenses
Bolt's Feels Like Home Campaign Uses AR to Envision Car-Free Spaces
Social City Exploration Apps
The 'Geometrik' App Connects Citizens and Businesses Together
Premium Streaming Service Upgrades
Google is Adding New Features to YouTube for Premium Users
Updated Sustainable API Features
Google Adds New Features to its Ingenious Project Sunroof
Screenshot-Organizing Apps
Camp is a Screenshot Organizer That Leverages AI for Powerful Results
Language Translation Search Tools
Google's Circle to Search Tool is Getting New Updates
AI-Powered Search Engine Features
Google Presents its New Circle to Search Feature
Interactive Quiet-Locating Maps
Quiet Places Finder Helps People Locate Calm in the Big City
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
Engaging Political Update Apps
The 'GovSide' App Encourages Citizens to Get Involved
Satellite Image Puzzle Games
Users Have Six Guesses to Identify the City on Unzoomed
Car-Identifying Apps
Scout Helps Enthusiasts Identify a Vehicle
Sleek Google-Enabled EVs
Honda Confirms the Acura ZDX Will Be First EV with Google Functionality
Detailed Travel-Planning Apps
80days.me Will Design a European Adventure in Minutes
Mobile Pro-Grade AI Services
Microsoft is Bringing Copilot Pro to Android and iPhone Devices
Efficient AI-Based Searches
Google's Circle to Search is Now Available as a Chrome Extension
All-in-One Productivity Apps
Evo Brands Itself as 'The Everything App'
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Comprehensive Fitness Apps
Elevate Your Cozy Cardio with Strava: Beyond Fitness Tracking
Map-Inspired Fleece Blankets
Xplorer Maps Offers Fleece Blankets for Those with Adventure Spirits
Gesture-Controlled Apps
Spatial Touch Lets Users Navigate Tech With Their Fingers
Browser Updated Privacy Features
Google Search Rolls Out New Updates for Privacy Control
Connective Travel Recommendations
LFG Curates 'Placelists' Acting as a "Spotify for Travel"
Workspace Navigation Features
Google Released the 'Enhanced Tool Finder' for Google Doc Apps
Personalized AI Travel Guides
Hermeso Will Give You Local Suggestions Based on Your Wants
Solo Traveler Planning Apps
The ffaroh. App Connects Travelers to Others When Exploring Alone
Brand-Specific Trail-Finding Apps
Ford Unveils the Bronco Trail App for iOS and Android Devices
Comprehensive AI Trip Planners
TravelPal Recommends Activities, Walking Routes, Dinners, and More
Home Decor Mobile Apps
Pottery Barn Officially Launches its Mobile App and New Design
AI-Assisted Car Shopping Apps
The CoPilot App Eliminates Barriers in Digital Car Shopping
Intuitive Photo-Cleaning Apps
Google's Magic Eraser is Coming to Google One and Early Pixels
iOS-Influenced Travel Apps
Uber’s Redesigned App Uses the Latest iPhone Features on iOS 16
Pocket Concierge Apps
The Scene Matches Users to Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Cafes
Tracker-Detecting Smartphone Updates
The Google Find My Device Network Will Detect for Trackers
Nature Exploration Apps
Natural Altas Combines a Naturalist Field Guide with GPS Mapping Software
AI Navigation Upgrades
Tmap Mobility Launches an AI-Powered Revamp for its Navigation App
Photo-Organizing Apps
Journeys Simplifies the Process of Organizing One's Photos
Mapping Car Battery Support
Google Maps Rolls Out Battery and Charging Support for Electric Cars
GPS-Tracking Cubes
Cube GPS is a Modern Solution to Theft and Loss
Updated Map-Navigation Apps
The Waze App is Implementing a Slew of New Updated Features
AR-Powered Shopping Apps
Walmart Releases a New Augmented Reality Feature for its iOS Application
Social Trip-Planning Apps
TripMap Makes Trip Planning Easier with Expense Tracking and More
Social Digital Nomad Apps
The 'Citizen Remote' App Supports Remote Workers and More
Airport-Navigation App Updates
The Latest Uber Updates Make Planning Travel More Streamlined
US National Park Navigations
Google Maps is Updating Its Features to Navigate National Parks
Comfort-Focused Business Features
Uber Launches a Series of Features to Benefit Business Travelers
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing
Smart Life-Planning Apps
Last Plannr is More Than a Traditional To-Do List
Customizable Internet Browsers
The Arc Internet Allows Users to Customize Any Webpage
Astrologically-Influenced Driving Modes
Waze Adds New Personalized Options to Customize Your Drive
All-in-One Travel Planners
Traveleva Keeps All Bookings and Itineraries in One Place
Comprehensive List-Making Apps
Superlist Offers an Intuitive Interface and Pleasing Design
Video Call Shopping Services
Apple's Specialist over Video Service Enhances Personalization
Video-Generating GPS Apps
Strava Launches Flyover, an Aerial 3D Video Recap of GPS Activities
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
AI Map-Making Tools
MapStory is Perfect for Bloggers or Adventurers to Create Interactive Maps
Comprehensive Festival Apps
Festivawl Consolidates Info for the Festivals You Attend in One Place
Curated Flight Deal Apps
The Going App Offers Expert and Personalized Travel Deals
Online Annotation Presentation Tools
Google Slides Launches a New Annotation Presentation Feature
Chatbot-Integrated Browser Apps
The 'Arc Search' iOS App Offers Customized Search Outputs
Enhanced Privacy-Focused Browsers
DuckDuckGo Launches a New 'Privacy Pro' Subscription Tier
AI-Driven Discovery Features
Yelp Debuts 'Yelp Guaranteed' to Improve Business Discovery
Restaurant Discovery Websites
Find Me a Restaurant Will Help You Pick Where to Eat
Travel-Friendly Location Scouting
LocationScout Helps Travelers Find the Most Beautiful Spots
AI Travel Guide Apps
DocentPro Offers Insights and Stories of Nearby Attractions and Sites
Social Sticker-Making Features
WhatsApp Launches a New In-App Custom Sticker Maker
Milestone-Marking Relationship Maps
Lovecation Moments is the Perfect Valentine's Day Gift
Interactive Mapping Solutions
Mapplic Turns Static Images Into Engaging Maps
Global Time Zone Navigators
What is the Time Connects People Regardless of Their Time Zone
Food-Focused Travel Guide Platforms
'FoodieTrip' Connects Hungry Travelers to Experienced Guides
Global Love Story Maps
WhereWeMet.Org Shares Love Stories on a World Map
Visually Inclusive Smartphone Features
Apple Adds the New Bold Assistive Access Feature
Geography Guessing Games
TopoGuesser Uses Google Earth to Challenge Players with World Landscapes
Integrated Shortcut AI Features
OpenAI Presents its New Shortcuts Integration Feature
Holiday Home Delivery Upgrades
Amazon Offers an Array of New Holiday Delivery Features
Real-Time Social Maps
Mapin is a Social Map That Connects the Community Through Content
AR Ruler Apps
This App Uses AR to Measure Any Distance with One's Phone
Comprehensive GPS Product Ranges
Lightning GPS is a Prominent Player in the GPS Tracking Industry
Community-Based Eclipse Apps
The Eclipse App Helped People Better Witness the 2024 Eclipse
Collaborative Music Features
Apple Debuts SharePlay to Allow Passengers to Control the Car Music
Accessible Home Services Marketplaces
Urban Company Recently Made Its Platform More Accessible
Charger-Locating GPS Features
Waze's Route Plans Will Now Show Electric Vehicle Charger Locations
Content-Focused Map Features
TuneIn Launches an Immersive Map Feature for Global Content Searches
Pathfinding Algorithm Websites
Map Pathfinding Visualizer Provides a Visual for a Path Algorithms
Connective Time Zone Apps
Clockwise Helps You Stay In Sync Across The Globe
In-App Flight Booking Features
Uber Will be Launching Flight Functions in the UK Soon
Personalized Film Apps
Movie Me Helps Individuals Discover New Movies
Digital International Move Support
Country Out Helps People Get Organized Before a Big Move
Personalized Map Markers
MiniMap Radar Let's Users Mark Favorite Spots with Personalized Icons
No-Network Dependent Browsing Tools
Google Unveils the More Helpful Suggestions Feature
Organized Listed Article Platforms
The Pocket Service Unveils a Plethora of New Features
Charger-Locating EV Apps
Citroën Launches the e-ROUTES Planning App for Electric Vehicle Owners
Comprehensive Restaurant Overview Apps
Toast Debuts a Digital App to Manage Restaurant Operations
App-Assistive Concert Discoveries
Apple Added Concert Discovery Features to Its Music and Maps
Photo-Sharing Memory Maps
MemoryMaps Maps Out Photos for Added Visual Appeal
County-Focused Discovery Apps
Discover Saratoga Launches a New App for Travelers to Utilize
Website Bookmark Extensions
Basic Bookmarks Helps Keep Your Links Personalized