Chapter 21

Navigating with Maps

IN THIS CHAPTER

Bullet View your current location

Bullet Change views and zoom

Bullet Go to other locations or favorites

Bullet Drop markers and find directions

Bullet Receive turn-by-turn navigation help

Bullet Get a bird's-eye view of the world

The Maps app has lots of useful functions. You can find directions with alternative routes from one location to another. You can bookmark locations to return to them. And the Maps app delivers information about locations, such as phone numbers and web links to businesses. You can even add a location to your Contacts list or share a location link with your buddy using Mail, Messages, X (Twitter), or Facebook. The Nearby feature helps you explore local attractions and businesses, and transit view lets you see public transit maps for select cities around the world.

Maps also includes other great features, such as lane guidance (helps you get in the correct ...

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