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Google Maps
3. Enter a start and end point and select the mode
of transportation (car, public transit, bicycle, or
walking). If you have enabled My Location, this will
appear in the start point field by default.
4. As suggested routes appear, tap one to see it on the
map. Tap the estimated travel time to see the route
directions in a list.
NOTE:
Tap
to use Google Maps Navigation (beta)
and get turn-by-turn voice directions.
Searching for Local Places
Google Maps helps you find all kinds of businesses and
establishments around you. You can rate these places
and get recommendations.
1. Press the Home Key >
and select Maps.
2. Navigate the map view to the area you'd like to
explore. You can explore nearby locations or pan the
map to another location.
3. Tap the Search field.
4. Tap the Explore nearby card and choose one
option in the new screen. Results will appear on
cards.
5. Tap a location to see it on the map or get directions.
You can also slide up the bottom card to find out more
information, such as the street address, website, and
street view, or to call that place, save it to your Google
account, or share it with others.
NOTE:
The "Explore nearby" feature is not available
for all areas.
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Google Now and Search
You can search for information on the web or on your
phone using Google Search, get information when you
need with Google Now without searching, or perform
certain tasks by speaking.
Enabling Google Now
Google Now gets you just the right information at just
the right time. It tells you today's weather before you
start your day, how much traffic to expect before you
leave for work, and more. You can turn Google Now on
or off from within the Google app.
The first time you open the Google app, you'll see a
brief explanation of how Google Now works. Tap
Next > Yes, I'm in.
1. Press the Home Key >
> Google.
2. Press the Menu Key > Settings.
3. Slide the ON/OFF switch next to Google Now.
Searching With Text
1. Tap the Google Search box at the top of the home
screen to start the Search app.
2. Enter the terms you want to search for and tap
or tap a search suggestion.
Searching by Speaking
1. Tap
to the right of the search box.
2. Speak the terms you want to search for. When
you're finished speaking, your speech is analyzed
and the search is initiated.
If Google Search didn't quite understand what you said,
you are prompted to repeat your search terms. Tap
say "OK Google" and repeat your search.
Changing Search and Voice
Search Settings
Open the Google app and press the Menu Key >
Settings to set Google Now, notifications, voice and
phone search options, and to change privacy settings
for your account.
To set Voice Search settings, press the Home Key >
Menu Key > System settings > Language & input
> Voice search.
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or
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