Google Maps offers various features beyond standard GPS navigation

Google Maps offers several functionalities beyond standard GPS navigation. Key features include the ability to save personalized lists of locations such as restaurants, hotels, or beaches for future reference.

Users can also share their real-time location for a set period, which is useful for coordinating meetings. The application can save the location where a vehicle is parked to assist in finding it later. Additionally, the platform allows for the creation of custom maps to organize points of interest, which is particularly helpful for travel planning. Depending on account settings, the service can also maintain a history of visited locations.