Applications 131
Places
:
Places is an application that uses Google Maps and
your location to help you find Restaurants, Coffee, Bars,
Hotels, Attractions, ATMs, and Gas Stations. You can
also add your own locations.
Layers
:
Layers: are additional items that you can have displayed
on your map. They include:
• Traffic: displays real-time traffic conditions so you
can plan the fastest route.
• Satellite: allows you to see you map as a satellite
image.
• Terrain: allows you to see terrain features such as
hills and mountains.
• Transit Lines: displays transit lines.
• Latitude: allows you to see your friend’s locations
and share your location with them.
• My Maps:lets you create personalized, annotated,
customized maps
• Bicycling: displays bicycle paths.
• Wikipedia: displays a W icon at locations that have
a Wikipedia entry. Tap the icon for more
information.
• Buzz: allows you post public messages and photos
at a location for everyone to see.
• Clear Map: allows you to remove all layers from the
map.
My Location
:
when selected, the location displays on the map with a
blinking blue arrow.
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