Compass ((exclusive)) - Google Map

The culprit? A misunderstanding of one of Google Maps' most powerful—and most overlooked—features: the compass.

Tap that blue dot, wave your phone in a figure eight, and look for the red needle. It knows which way is north. You, finally, will know which way to go. google map compass

We’ve all been there. You step out of a subway station into a bustling city center. Your phone buzzes: "Start walking to your destination." You look at the blue dot on Google Maps. The map shows a street directly ahead, but the dot seems to be pointing sideways. You take a few steps, the map spins, and suddenly you’re walking confidently in the completely wrong direction. The culprit