This is because Google Maps uses a combination of different data sources to provide users with information about sites, street view, satellite imagery, and user-contributed content. This means that if you have never visited a place physically, you may still be able to see it on Google Maps.

When you use Google Maps, the application stores data, including searches, previous trips, and map tiles. Everything eats up storage, eventually slowing down the smartphone and making the application load slower.

Limited offline functionality: Google Maps requires an internet connection to function properly, making it less reliable in areas with poor or no internet coverage. Privacy concerns: Google Maps collects and stores data on users' locations and search history, raising privacy concerns for some users.