In an update to the Google Maps app for iOS and Android, you can now create lists of your favorite places and share them with others. Additionally, you can follow lists that have been created and shared by your contacts.
Creating a list is relatively simple:
– Open Google Maps
– Search for a place
– Tap on the name of the place to expand the card
– Click on the new ‘save’ button
From there, you’ll be prompted to either add the place to an existing list or create a new list starting with the place you just saved.
To bring up the lists of places you’ve created, navigate to the side menu, tap on ‘Your Places’, then go to ‘Saved’. Besides appearing in the lists you create, icons will also show next to your saved places when you’re browsing Google Maps.
When viewing a list, you’ll have the option to share it with others via text, email, social networks, and messaging apps. So, the next time a friend or client is coming to town, you can easily send them a list of your favorite places if they’re looking for recommendations.
When a list is shared, the recipient can add it to their lists by tapping ‘Follow’. Saved lists can be viewed on both desktop and mobile platforms. You can even view lists offline if you’re using the mobile app. However, for the full experience of browsing a saved list offline, you need to download the offline maps of the particular area.
