Google Maps: how to use photo suggestion for visited places

Google Maps users can collaborate with the service by sending photos of marked locations on the map. The feature, available in the app for iPhone (iOS) and Android, identifies on your cell phone pictures taken in certain regions previously registered in the app. The feature is ideal for people who like to share their experiences in tours and travel, and can help other Maps users to better know their destinations.

For photo suggestion to work, you need to make sure your smartphone is set up to save the geographic location of the photos. Here's how to use Google Maps photo suggestion step-by-step.

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Turning on photo suggestion function in Google Maps

Step 1. Open Google Maps on your phone and touch the three bars icon in the upper left corner of the screen. Then touch the gear icon to access the application settings.

Path to access Google Maps settings on mobile

Step 2. Under "Personal content, " activate the "Suggest photos" function.

Path to enable photo suggestion in the Google Maps app

Using Google Maps photo suggestion

Step 1. Use the application's search tool to find a visited location and tap on the corresponding result. Touch the location description and swipe up.

Option to open the settings for a marked location in the Google Maps app

Step 2. Touch "Add a photo" to see the images suggested by the application. To proceed, touch one of the photos.

Option to view suggested photos in the Google Maps app

Step 3. To finish the procedure, touch "Post".

Option to post a suggested image in a location marked with the Google Maps app

Take the hint to collaborate with other users who want to better know a place searched on Google Maps.

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