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Display
: allows you to display the Zoom Buttons and Scale
Bar on the screen.
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Cache
: allows you to set options to pre-fetch map tiles when
not using WiFi and to clear the cache that holds the map tiles.
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Location settings
: allows you to manage the settings for your
Background location reporting, Location history, Latitude
location sharing, and Check-ins.
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Labs
: this is a testing ground for experimental features that
aren’t ready for primetime. They may change, break or
disappear at any time. Click on a Lab to enable or disable it.
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What’s New
: allows you to see the latest changes in Play
Store and update your app.
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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.
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Feedback
: allows you to send feedback to Google.
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Terms, Privacy & Notices
: displays the Terms and
Conditions, Privacy Policy, o r Legal Notices information.
Select the desired information from the pop-up menu.
• Help
: displays the Google Mobile Help web page where you
can receive help on Google Maps.
Local
Local is an application that uses Google Maps and your
location to help you find Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Attractions,
and other businesses. You can also add your own locations.
1.
From the Home screen, tap
➔
Local
.
2.
Tap on one of the business categories to search for a
particular business.
All of the businesses in that category that are close to
you will be displayed on a map.
3.
To view the details of a business, tap the business
name.
The business details such as address, phone, website,
address, location are displayed. You can also see
reviews from around the web and from Google users.
Maps
Depending on your location, you can view basic, custom, and
satellite maps and local business information, including
locations, contact information, and driving directions. You can
also post public messages about a location and track your
friends.