The Google map app is easily one of the most useful apps on the iPhone. Indispensable when getting driving directions, and much better than a paper map or an annoying Garmin or TomTom unit. However, the big drawback is you need a good internet connection to use it. Which can be especially painful when overseas, where data roaming charges can cost a small fortune. The map app downloads a lot of images so you can quickly blow through hundreds of dollars if you use it heavily. Well, here is a quick tip to allow you to cache your maps for offline reading and save some money when abroad.
Google driving directions cached for offline use
The iPhone has a really neat screen grab feature. Simply press the home and power button together at the same time to make a picture of the entire iPhone screen. The image will be saved to your photos app. If you do this when using the Google map app you effectively record your maps as images into the photo app library. They can be viewed again when en-route to your destination without any need for an internet connection.
Here’s an example:
So, Google driving directions from home and screen grab the pages you need before you leave. Who needs a Garmin if you have an iPhone?
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