2. Use the Search Maps bar to find the area you want to download a map for. An outline will then appear over your map, which represents the area you'll download a map for. You can resize this outline ...

Now you'll be able to use Google Maps even when you're offline in the area you downloaded -- and in that area only. You won't get extremely accurate travel times or alternate route options because ...

Unlike Google Maps, Apple's navigation app doesn't sync your offline locations across other devices. Maps are specific to the iPhone you used to download them.

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Google Maps Glanceable navigation is now available on iPhone and Android - here's how to enable and use it.