14. Navigating with Maps

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In this chapter, you learn to use the Maps app to find locations and get directions.

Finding a Location

Searching for Places

Getting Directions

Setting Bookmarks

Using Views

Getting Traffic Reports

The Maps app is a great way to plan a trip—whether you’re going to the grocery store or across the country. Maps is basically an interface to Google Maps that gives you map and satellite views and street-level panoramic views and enables you to search for locations, get directions, and much more.

Finding a Location

The simplest thing you can probably do with Maps is to find a location.

1. Tap the Maps app on your ...

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