You can use an app or device for years and still be surprised at all the features you didn't know existed. The latest example comes from Google Maps when using Apple CarPlay.

Google Maps is best Apple CarPlay apps, so any tricks to help it work better are always welcome.

A person on TikTok recently posted a video showing how to enable upcoming directions, something I didn't know was available. If you swipe left on the direction box, Google Maps will pull up the upcoming steps on your trip, and you can jump ahead to different points on the map.

To reset, you can click the re-center button to return the map to your current location.

In general, when using Google Maps, it just shows you the next immediate step in your journey. However, with complicated directions or when you find yourself

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