Clearing the map
After searching on a map, you can clear away the various markers drawn on it.
Tap > Clear Map.
Searching for a place of interest near you
Use Google+
™
Local to find places of interest near your current location. Google+
Local uses Google Maps to search common places that you would want to find, such
as the nearest gas station or ATM kiosk.
§ Before using Google+ Local, you need to enable location sources.
§ The name of the Google+ Local app may differ depending on the Google Maps
version installed.
1. From the Home screen, tap > Local.
2. Tap the type of place you want to search, or tap to enter what you're
looking for. When several places are found, the search results appear as a list.
3. You can:
§ Tap Map view to see where these places are on the map.
§ From the search results list, tap a place to view more information.
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