{"id":132794,"date":"2024-03-25T11:49:42","date_gmt":"2024-03-25T18:49:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/?p=132794"},"modified":"2024-04-09T09:52:37","modified_gmt":"2024-04-09T16:52:37","slug":"our-favorite-premium-features-experimental-features","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/2024\/03\/our-favorite-premium-features-experimental-features\/","title":{"rendered":"Our favorite Premium features: Experimental features"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of the many advantages of having a Premium membership is getting early access to new features in development in the Geocaching\u00ae app. These exclusive features give you more tools for your geocache outings so you can test out what Geocaching HQ is working on. Read on to learn more about some of what\u2019s currently on offer to Premium members in Experimental features.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Android<\/strong><br \/>\nIf you\u2019re a stats-motivated Premium geocacher with an Android device, you\u2019ll want to turn on the \u201cEmpty D\/T grid search\u201d Experimental feature. This feature allows you to search for nearby geocaches that fill empty squares on your difficulty and terrain grid with the tap of a button in the app. You\u2019ll be filling out your grid in no time!<\/p>\n<p><strong>iOS<\/strong><br \/>\nIf you have ever forgotten to add a Favorite point while logging a find, Premium members with iOS devices can easily add and remove Favorite points to geocaches right from the cache details page. 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