Google will zoom in and out on the map as if you were pinching, but it's much easier to pull off with only one hand. This works on iOS and Android. Check out the video above for a quick demo.

Google Maps has a nifty little shortcut that lets you adjust zoom with just one finger. Just double-tap the maps interface, and then use a swipe up to zoom out, and a swipe down to zoom in.

A simple edit to the URL for a Google Map can get you a closer look than what Google allows via its zoom-in button. Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming ...