This awesome trick lets you use Google Maps even when you're offline (GOOG)
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Since Google launched Maps ten years ago this week, the service has become completely increasingly ingrained in our lives.
One lesser-known Maps features is that you can download a part of a map to check out even when you don't have mobile data or wi-fi. It's especially handy for travelers, who often don't have cell service.
<span style="line-height: 1.5em;">Here's how you use make it work:</span>
<h3>First and foremost, download the Maps app. Then, either search for a location, like "New York City," or zoom into a specific area that you want to save for viewing offline, and click the location box at the bottom of the screen:</h3>
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<h2>In the top right corner, you'll see three vertical dots. Click them, and you'll see a "Save offline app" option:</h2>
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<h2>Google will ask you what you want to call the new offline map:</h2>
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<h2>Then, you can find all your saved maps by swiping right any time on the app and tapping "Your places":<img src="http://static2.businessinsider.com/image/54d914416bb3f73a4789ad79-1152-838/maps-4.png" border="0" alt="Maps"></h2>
<h2>Viola! You'll see your saved maps, and be able to find your way around even without cell service or wi-fi (you'll still be able to see your location as a blue dot):<img src="http://static5.businessinsider.com/image/54d91441eab8eaa672631f66-1152-2048/maps2.png" border="0" alt="Maps2"></h2>
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