The smaller the circle, the more certain the app is about your location. If the blue dot isn’t visible or is gray, Maps can’t find your current location. Instead, Maps shows the last location you visited. Tip: If there’s something between you and cell towers, like a parking garage or tall buildings, your blue dot might not be accurate.
Apps with location permission can access your device's location to give you location-based info, services, or ads. Learn how to manage location permissions for apps. If Location Accuracy (also known as Google Location Services) is on, Location Accuracy can collect data to improve location accuracy and location-based services.
When you navigate by car, foot, or bicycle, you can share your destination, estimated arrival time, and current location. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Maps app .
Open Settings . Tap Location . Tap App location permissions. Under 'Allowed all the time,' 'Allowed only while in use,' 'Ask every time,' and 'Not allowed,' find the apps that can use your device's location. To change the app's permissions, tap it. Then, choose the location access for the app. Learn about app permissions.
General places on the map Local results appear for people who search for businesses and places near their location. They're shown in various places across Maps and Search. For example, if you search for "Italian restaurant" from your mobile device, you can get local results. Google shows you nearby restaurants that you’d want to visit.
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