Google Maps introduces the PlusCode, a unique six-digit code that allows you to identify a specific place in the World
Do you live in a small town lost in the mountains in a street that has no name and you have difficulty in sharing the address with couriers and friends? From today it is no longer a problem thanks to Google Maps. With a post published on the official Google blog was announced the arrival of the Plus Code: it is a unique code of six characters (numbers and letters) that allows you to identify a precise location anywhere in the world. Actually Plus Code is not really new: the feature has been on Google Maps since 2015, but now it will be made available to all users.
Google is releasing this feature for a very simple reason: over 2 billion people live in places where there are no roads and identifying them is very complicated. You could use longitude and latitude, but very often there is confusion between the two measurements. The Plus Code, on the other hand, consists of only six digits and uses a special algorithm that takes advantage of both longitude and latitude values. Here’s what it is and how to share it on your smartphone.
What is the PlusCode of Google Maps
The PlusCode is a godsend for all people who have difficulty sharing their location. If you live in a remote street without a name, indicating the shipping address of a package can turn into a nightmare. With the PlusCode everything will be easier: it is a six-character code that Google Maps generates automatically using longitude and latitude. In this way, every single place in your location has a unique PlusCode.
This new system was introduced to make life easier for the many ambulance drivers and couriers who in some cases have difficulty finding the precise place to go.
How to share the PlusCode of Google Maps
Finding the PlusCode of your location is very simple. Just turn on your GPS, open Google Maps and press on the blue icon that shows your location. A blue screen opens with a six-character code: this is the PlusCode. Just select it, copy it and you can share it with any person on any messaging platform.
When PlusCode arrives
The update is being released these days and Google assures that within a few weeks it will be available worldwide for Android users. To get it, you need to download the latest version of the app.