Google Maps is the go-to app for most of us when we're looking for directions, and the app can also be useful for things such as calling a cab. That's not the only thing you can do with the app though - for example, you could type in "restaurants" to see a view of all the restaurants in the area of the map you're looking at. That's a pretty basic tip though, but Google Maps has another feature that can be a lot more useful - finding things that are on your route. The feature has been around for a long time, but we came across a lot of people who didn't know about it or how to use it. If that includes you, here's a quick and easy guide to getting it to work.
The good news is that this works in the same way whether you're searching on your Android or iOS device, or looking at the map on the Web on your PC. This is what you have to do.
That's it, you're done. You'll be given an alternative route which includes a small detour to find nearby places that can be used to spot a restaurant on your way home, look for an ATM while you're on your way to the mall, or find a florist on your way to a friend's house.
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