How to Send a Pin Location on Google Maps & Apple Maps

As web mapping services like Apple Maps and Google Maps have become increasingly popular in recent years, many people have shifted away from traditional navigation methods to rely on these apps instead. In this guide, we will specifically cover how to drop and send a pin location via these mapping services.

What is a Pin Location?

Since mapping apps cover a vast area and it can sometimes be hard to direct someone or explain where a specific location is. In that case, a “pin location” comes in handy, which refers to a specific point on the map. It marks a spot on the map and the name itself showcases how this is a virtual way of pinning something on the map.

Marking a specific point on the map allows you to share the exact location and it also leads to convenience. Sometimes, say you are looking for a specific area and you search that up on Google Maps, however the exact position you were looking for might require a different route. In cases like these it is that pin locations come into handy.

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Why Use “Pinned” Locations?

Pinned locations have become an integral part of every mapping service due to the feature’s rising popularity. For one, it allows you to effectively coordinate and communicate with someone when guiding them to a place or an address.

Not only that but sending the exact pin location to emergency responders can help expedite their process and potentially save lives. Moreover, if someone is lost, they can easily send their pin location to a contact who can then guide them appropriately instead of losing and wasting time running around in circles.

Sharing a Pin Location via Mobile

This section will cover the steps to share your pin location, step by step, on Android via Google Maps and on iOS via Apple Maps and Google Maps, both. The procedure is mostly similar, but due to different interfaces, it can be a bit challenging at first. Here’s how you do it:

1. Google Maps (Android)

On Android, the most common mapping service is Google Maps, and it is found on almost every phone running Android. To send a pin location via Google Maps, follow the steps below:

1. Open Google Maps and search for the address you wish to pin.
2. Long-press on the screen until the pin icon appears.
3. The address for the dropped pin will appear at the bottom of the screen.
4. Tap on “Share” and select a platform to share the address.

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2. Apple Maps (iOS)

Apple Maps comes pre-installed on every iPhone and iPad. To send a pin location via these devices, follow the steps below:

1. Open Maps from the Home screen.
2. Tap and long-press on the exact location you want to pin.
3. When you see a red pin appear, a menu labeled “Marked Location” will appear on the bottom.
4. Swipe up from that menu and select “Share.”
5. Select the platform where you wish to send the pin.

3. Google Maps (iOS)

On iOS, you have another reliable mapping service in the form of Google Maps. The steps for dropping the pin on Google Maps are largely the same on both Android and iOS. To send a pin location on an iPhone or an iPad via Google Maps, follow the steps below:

1. Download Google Maps from the App Store.
2. Open Google Maps and search for the desired address you want to pin.
3. Long-press on the location until a red pin appears.
4. On the bottom of the screen, you’ll see a new menu. Choose “Share.”
5. Select the appropriate social media platform where you wish to send the pinned location.

Sharing a Pin Location via Desktop

Although mobile phones are the primary users of these mapping services, these services are also available on desktop systems in the form of Google Maps and Apple Maps (Mac Only). This section will guide you through sending a pin from your desktop.

1. Google Maps (Windows/Mac)

Aside from the app, Google Maps also has a web version that works the same on both Windows and Mac. To share a pin using Google Maps’ web version, follow the steps below:

1. Open your web browser and go to “maps.google.com“
2. Search for a specific location that you want to pin.
3. Single-click on the exact position you want to share.

   

4. In the menu that appears at the bottom of the screen, click “Share.”

   

5. Select the appropriate platform where you wish to share the pin.

   

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2. Apple Maps (Mac only)

Apple’s mapping service is available on macOS and comes pre-installed. So, if you’re a Mac user, this method will also work for you. To share a pin location on Maps, follow the steps below:

1. Open Launchpad and look for “Maps.”

   

2. Open the app and search for the address you wish to pin.
3. Long-press the position on the screen that you wish to pin.

   

4. Once the pin drops, a menu will appear.
5. Select the three horizontal dots located on the top right hand side of the menu.

   

6. Click “Share,” and select the appropriate platform where you wish to share the pin.

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Conclusion

Sharing a pin-location has become an important part of our everyday lives, and with its increased use nowadays, popular services like Google and Apple have recognized this need and made sending pin locations easier than ever, as shown in this guide.