The apps Map s
Finding services
One of the most interesting features in the most recent version of
Google Maps is the way it is set up to provide you with the most
relevant information at an y given time . This is seen most ef ectively
within the Services feature, which delivers instant access to a wealth
of commonly used services that you’ll need while on the road,
such as petrol stations, cashpo ints or taxi ranks. Yo u access Services
by tapping into the search box from the main map screen (Fig 3).
A short scroll down reveals the Services option, with four icons
representing the ones you most frequently use (tapping ‘view more
categories’ wil l reveal m any more). Tapping on any of the icons will
take you back to the map screen with each of the available services
in that category marked on the map. The name of the service is
Main scr een
This large area is
where you can
view your map.
Pan and zoom with
gesture controls
Current location
The compass point here
at the bottom right can
be tapped to return you
to your current location
Search box
Either search for an
address or tap the
empty box for context-
sensitive information
Main men u
Tap here to access the
various map option s and
settings available
Fig 3 (above) Access commonly needed
services through the Services option
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