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transportation (car, public transit, or walking). If you have
enabled My Location, this will appear in the start point field
by default.
4. Touch
GET DIRECTIONS
. The directions to your
destination are marked on the map. Touch the left or right
arrow to see the direction step by step. You can also touch
DIRECTIONS LIST
to see your route displayed in a list.
NOTE:
Touch
> Navigation
from the Home Screen to use
Google Maps Navigation (beta) and get turn-by-turn voice
directions.
Searching for Local Places
Google Places helps you find all kinds of businesses and
establishments around you. You can rate these places and get
recommendations
1. Touch
in the Home Screen and select
Local
. Or from
the
Maps
app, touch the Maps icon at the top of the screen
and select
Local
.
2. Wait while you are being located. Your location, when found,
is shown at the top.
3. Select a place category and the information for that type of
place near you will be displayed.
You can also use the
button at the top to find the place
you need.
NOTE:
Touch
Menu Key >
Add a search
to add new place
categories.