New Delhi: Billions of people around the world use Google Maps every day, but most users limit it to just finding directions. If you are also among those people, then it can be beneficial for you to know that Google Maps is not just a navigation app, but it has many smart features that can make your everyday life easier.

Apart from showing the way, with the help of Google Maps, you can find charging stations, get information about petrol pumps and can also know the traffic situation on the road sitting at home. If used properly, this app can save time, fuel and effort. Let us know about some such hidden and useful features of Google Maps.

Location of charging station and fuel pump

On Google Maps, you can see not only the route but also the exact location of charging stations and petrol pumps. During the journey, this app keeps giving you information about the fuel stations on the way. Apart from this, before leaving home, by selecting the destination and tapping on the search icon, you can see the list of charging stations and petrol pumps present along the entire route.

You will get information about goods without going to the store

With the help of Google Maps, you can know what goods are available in a store without even getting out of the car. For this one has to tap on the store icon on the maps. As soon as you tap, pictures, videos and a list of products to the store start appearing on the screen. Besides, you can also read the reviews of users from there.

Complete details of local business

Google Maps is also very useful to get complete information about local businesses around you. Be it a restaurant, cafe or any shop, as soon as you tap on its icon on the maps, its photos, opening and closing time, menu and other important information appear on your phone screen.

Benefit of live traffic updates

For those living in big cities like Delhi or Bengaluru, the traffic feature of Google Maps is no less than a boon. You can see live traffic updates in it. For this, enter the destination and select the route. If there is a jam on the way, Google Maps shows the traffic situation in red color, so that you can plan your journey in advance.