Google Maps isn’t just for directions. Use these tips to find EV chargers, remember parking spots, hail cabs, and more.

Screenshot by Nicole Cozma/CNET Step 1: Open Google Maps in a Web browser on your smartphone or tablet. Tap the arrow button in the top right-hand corner, and then choose My Places.

To make them stand out, open the Your places menu in Google Maps for Android and hit the action overflow button for Home. Select Change icon and select one from the list of stickers.

In such cases, the "Open now" filter on Google Maps has saved me more times than I can count, and it might help you too. This feature works when you search for things like "cafes" or "pharmacy." ...

6. If you haven’t already, Google Maps will prompt you to grant it access to your location at all times. Follow the instructions on the screen to do it.

Open the Google Maps app while connected to the internet. Use the search bar to find the place you want to download. For example, Dallas.

Open Google Maps and type in the address you're interested in viewing—it can be as simple as the location of your childhood home or something as exciting as the Trevi Fountain in Italy.