Chapter 11

Google Maps and Other Apps

As software goes, the iPhone heavy hitters have been covered in previous chapters. Now it's time to turn your attention to the other applications on your iPhone—those small but extremely useful utilities that occupy the rest of your Home screens. This chapter provides a run-down of those applications and how to use them. You'll also find tips on how to get the most from these utilities.

Google Maps

Google Maps interactively finds and displays locations using map and satellite imagery. With Google Maps, you can get directions, view traffic, and more. Launch the app by tapping the Maps icon. The icon looks like a small map and actually shows the location of Apple's headquarters at 1 Infinite Loop in Cupertino, ...

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