Google ANDROID 2.3.4, User Manual

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AUG-2.3.4-105 Android User’s Guide
Maps, Navigation, Places, and
Latitude
You use Maps to find your current location; to view real-time traffic
conditions, to get detailed directions by foot, public transportation,
bicycle, or car; and to navigate by using spoken, turn-by-turn driving
instructions through Google Maps Navigation (Beta).
You can find street addresses, landmarks, and places of business, and
locate these points-of-interest directly on a street map or satellite
image. In some areas, you can view street-level imagery of businesses
and neighborhoods. With Google Latitude, you can view your friends’
locations on your maps and share your location and other information
with them.
The Maps app also contains three features that allow for quick access
to Google Places, Navigation (Beta), and Latitude; these appear as app
icons in the Launcher.
Maps does not have information about every location.
In this section
“Opening Maps” on page 256
“Viewing My Location and location services” on page 257
“Searching, exploring, and starring places” on page 259
“Using the Places feature in the Launcher” on page 262
“Changing map layers” on page 263
“Getting directions” on page 265
“Navigating with Google Maps Navigation (Beta)” on page 266
“Previewing and changing views of your route” on page 267
“Finding your friends with Google Latitude” on page 270