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Google Maps App
Google Maps is a web mapping platform and consumer application provided by
Google. This app provides satellite and aerial photographic road
images, street maps, and interactive 360-degree panoramas of
streets (Street View). The application also displays traffic in real
time, which helps the user to plan and choose the appropriate
route, whether by car, bike, using public transport and even on
foot.
Application features
At the bottom of the home screen there are five tabs:
• Explore : Choose where to go.
• Go : What to expect along your frequent trips.
• Save : Create lists and recall places.
• Contribution : Share experiences, add information,
individual reviews, and fix issues. Figure 32: Google
• Updates : Get notified for relevant information. Maps App.
Other features such as location sharing, timeline, and offline
maps are available in the top right, profile picture, or initial .
Find a place
Open the app, tap the search box, and choose one of the
following options:
• Enter the address or name of the place.
• Choose a category such as gas stations, restaurants, or groceries.
• Use voice search.
Filter search results
If you're searching by choosing a category (such as business, restaurant, or place type),
filter the search results.
• At the top of the search results, tap More filters.
• Select what you want to filter and then tap Execute.
After finding a place on the map you can get:
• Information about a place or
• Navigation directions written as a list or
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