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May 28, 2020 04:00 pm
Plus Codes consist of six digits, and can represent locations when street addresses aren’t in common use. | Image: Google
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2020/5/28/21272954/google-maps-plus-code-geolocation-digital-address-six-digit
Google Maps makes it easier to share your location without an address
Plus Codes consist of six digits, and can represent locations when street addresses aren’t in common use. | Image: Google
Google Maps is launching a new feature that generates a unique six-digit code based on your location. This code can be given to others and used when you’re located away from a traditional street address. It’s called a “Plus Code,” and it’s available with a tap of the blue circle icon that represents your location in the app.
Plus Codes are designed for countries where a lack of street names can make it difficult to identify addresses. Google says this can cause problems when emergency services are trying to respond to incidents, and it has implications for everyday needs like postal deliveries. According to the company, over 2 billion people worldwide either don’t have an address or have one that’s not easy to locate.
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2020/5/28/21272954/google-maps-plus-code-geolocation-digital-address-six-digit
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