Or maybe you're meeting a friend who shared their location and you want a real-time view of where they are? Look no further than Live View! This handy Google Maps feature uses your phone's camera ...

The body of water will be seen as the "Gulf of America" to users in the U.S., but viewers worldwide will see something ...

So what does Google Maps' Live View function actually offer ... ensuring accuracy in relation to your location. We find this improves accuracy in terms of direction too. Mike is T3's Tech Editor.