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Getting directions to your destination
Maps can provide directions for travel by car, public transportation, foot, or
bicycle.
1.
From the home screen, tap > Maps.
2.
Tap .
3.
Select the mode of transportation and then enter a start and end point. If
your location is found, it will appear in the start point field by default.
4.
Tap a suggested route to view it on the map.
You can swipe the bottom card left or right to choose other routes. Slide the
bottom card up to see the route directions in a list.
Note: Tap
to use Google Maps Navigation and get turn-by-turn voice
directions.
Searching for local places
Google Maps helps you find all kinds of businesses and establishments
around you. You can rate these places and get recommendations.
1.
From the home screen, tap > Maps.
2.
Navigate the map view to the area you’d like to explore. You can explore
nearby locations or pan the map to another location.
3.
Tap the search box at the top.
4.
Tap the Explore nearby button at the bottom right corner of your map to
get a quick look at what’s nearby.
5.
Tap a location to see it on the map or get directions.
You can also slide up the bottom card for more information such as the
street address, website, or street view, and options for calling, saving to
your Google Account, or sharing with others.
Note: The Explore nearby feature is not available for all areas.
Google Search
You can search for information on the Web or your phone using Google
Search, or perform certain tasks by speaking.
Searching with text
You can search for information on the Internet or on the phone (such as
apps and contacts) by entering text.
1.
Press and hold the Home key > Google to open Google Search.
2.
Enter the terms you want to search for in the search box and tap the
search key on the keyboard, or tap a search suggestion that appears
below the search box.
Searching by speaking
You can also search the Web or perform certain tasks by speaking.
1.
Press and hold the Home key > Google to open Google Search.
2.
Tap the microphone icon to the right of the search box.
Note: You can also tap
from the home screen.
3.
Speak the terms you want to search for or the question you want to ask.
When you’re finished, your search terms are analyzed and the search is
initiated.
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