Google Maps users looking to get more out of the app can grab some free advice from Google itself.
A new page dubbed "10 ways to make your Google Maps for iPhone experience even better" reveals several handy features that you may not know existed. Tip 1: To place a pin on a map, press down and hold any location. The pin reveals the specific address and displays an info sheet with an option to share that location. Tip 2: To access Street View, press and hold any location on the map and then tap on the info sheet. If the location is Street View-enabled, you can tap on an image to switch to that mode. Tip 3: Shaking your phone lets you send feedback about the app to Google. Tip 4: Swiping right or left on the info sheet can conjure up addition directions if you're trying to get to a specific location. Tip 5: Tapping the three dots in the lower right corner lets you switch among various views, including traffic, public transit, satellite, and even Google Earth. Tip 6: While traveling or mapping out a trip, you can peek at the next route by swiping the top bar to the left. Tip 7: You can zoom in and out with a single finger by double-tapping a location, holding the second tap, and then dragging your finger up or down. Tip 8: Tapping on your prof... [Read more] Things you can do from here: - Subscribe to iPhone Atlas: Apple iPhone tips, how-tos, troubleshooting, and news - CNET Reviews using Google Reader - Get started using Google Reader to easily keep up with all your favorite sites Vishal Sheth -- IMUG Website: www.imug.in To buy & sell Apple products please post the message on the iAppleBS group: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/iapplebs --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IMUG Users" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
