Chapter 11: How Do I Use My iPhone to Navigate My World?

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Dedicated GPS devices have become gasp-inducingly popular over the past few years because it’s not easy finding your way around in a strange city or an unfamiliar part of town. The old way — deciphering hastily scribbled directions or scratching your head over a possibly out-of-date map — was just too hard and error prone, so having a device tell you where to go (so to speak) was a no-brainer. However, dedicated devices, whether they’re music players, e-book readers, or GPS receivers, are going the way of the dodo. They’re being replaced by multifunction devices that can play music, read books, and display maps. In this chapter, you take advantage of the multifunction prowess of your iPhone to learn about the amazingly useful Maps app and the almost too-cool Compass app.

Finding Your Way with Maps and GPS

Configuring Location Services

Sharing Map Data

Getting Your Bearings with the Compass App

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