Google Maps users need to try genius trick that makes it easier to use while on the go

IF YOU use Google Maps daily, then you absolutely need to know about this nifty trick that can enhance your experience.

Google Maps comes equipped with a handy little trick that can help you to zoom more seamlessly.

Google Maps has a one-finger zoom hack

Every month, more than one billion people use Google Maps around the world, according to Google.

Despite its widespread popularity, many users are still only aware of a fraction of Google Maps’ features.

One of these features includes zooming in with just one finger.

Normally, most people use the two-finger pinching method to zoom in and out on Google Maps, but that can get annoying (and even dangerous) if you’re doing something like riding a bike or walking your dog.

It is during those times that the one-finger zoom tool can be especially helpful in navigating the streets.

The hack has been around for a while — it was even brought to the masses in 2013 in a 10-second YouTube video that has since garnered more than 100,000 views — however, many users are still unaware of its existence.

Here’s how you can access the easy tool.

How to zoom on Google Maps with one hand

The trick is extremely simple: First, you have to open your Google Maps app.

Then you just simply double-tap the map screen with one finger and drag vertically without lifting your finger off the screen.

When you do that, a zoom slider effect comes into play.

If you move your finger up, the map zooms in, and if you move your finger down, the map zooms out.

This method not only provides a greater range than pinching but is often more precise.

It’s also important to note that the zoom effect will occur from the center of the screen and not where your finger has tapped. 

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