Google Nexus 7 Tablet: Visual QuickStart Guide

17. Finding Your Way with Maps

In This Chapter

Using Google Maps

Navigating the Map

Viewing Location Details

Clearing the Map

Using Compass Mode

Finding Your Location

Exploring Street View

Searching for a Location

Layering Maps

Saving Offline Maps

Getting Directions

Using My Places

Using Other Mapping Apps and Services

Using Location Services

Google Maps is one of the crown jewels of the Nexus. With it, you can

• See your location on a map

• Move, pan, and zoom the map

• Search for locations

• Get details about businesses and points of interest

• Use a compass

• View street-level images

• Get directions to travel via car, public transit, bicycle, ...