Applications 83
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About
: displays general information about Google maps such as
Version, Platform, Locale, Total data sent, Total data received, Free
memory, etc.
2.
Tap the following icons for the following additional options:
Places
: 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
: Additional items that you can have
displayed on your map. They include:
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Traffic
: displays real-time traffic conditions
so you can plan the fastest route.
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Satellite
: allows you to see you map as a
satellite image.
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Terrain
: allows you to see terrain features
such as hills and mountains.
•
Buzz
: allows you post public messages and
photos at a location for everyone to see.
•
Latitude
: allows you to see your friend’s
locations and share your location with them.
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More Layers
: allows you to add additional
layers such as My Maps, Bicycling,
Wikipedia, Transit Lines, and Favorite
Places.
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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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