Hi everyone and welcome to part four of our Apps Optimized series. Last time, we shared with you our best tips & tricks for Facebook Messenger on iOS and Android, and today we're going to show you how to get the most out of another ubiquitous app - Google Maps.

Google Maps has been around for a while - the mapping service initially launched in 2005, and life without it is hard to imagine. When was the last time you had to memorize a route or look at a physical road map? Exactly! Despite its popularity, a lot of people are unaware of the full extent of utilities and ...