Applications 164
Note:
You will need to be signed on to your Google account before
downloading applications from the Android Market. For more
information, refer to
“Creating a New Google Account”
on page 10.
5.
As you drive the route display will be updated and you will
receive voice-guided navigation directions.
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.
The Places application allows you to find the best sources for
business information across the web, including business listing
details, reviews, photos, nearby public transit, and other related
information. Business owners can provide additional details, like
photos, hours of operation, and coupons.
1.
From the Home screen, tap
➔
Places
.
2.
Tap on one of the business categories or tap on
Find places
to search for a particular business.
All of the businesses that are close to you will be
displayed.
3.
Tap on a business that you want to see the details for.
4.
The business details are displayed along with the following
options:
• Reviews
: allows you to read reviews that other customers have
made.
• Buzz about this place
: allows you to read public comments or see
pictures people have posted about this business.
• Share this place
: allows you to share the business information with
others by using Messaging, Bluetooth, or Gmail.
• Add as a contact
: allows you to save the business as a contact on
your tablet or your Google account.
• Report a problem
: allows you to report problems concerning
accessing the business’ information.
• More info
: allows you to access more detailed information on
location, phone number, menu, reviews, and business web site if
available.
5.
From the Places main page, tap
Add
to add your own
business category.