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WOMAN'S WEEKLY
|March 29, 2022
You’ll never be lost with these clever smartphone map apps
What3words
This brilliant idea is becoming increasingly popular. Not every address means a precise location, which is an issue what3words set out to solve. It has divided the whole world into individual 3m sq spaces, and given each of them a unique combination of three words as an address. So it’ll take you directly to the house you’re looking for. More seriously, if you’re lying injured up a mountain or deep in a forest, the system can tell the emergency services exactly where you are.
Free to use, tap on a map square to see its what3words address, which you can share with family and friends. Then get directions using your usual navigation app.
GOOD FOR: Finding locations
Google Maps
Search for where you want to go by postcode or location, or use the ‘Explore’ option to see landmarks, cafes and more near you.
This story is from the March 29, 2022 edition of WOMAN'S WEEKLY.
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