Google Maps
What is Google Maps?
Google Maps is a web mapping service that is provided by Google. It is a map-based service. There is the Google Maps website, Google Ride Finder, Google Transit. The app offers us streets maps, a route planner for traveling by food, car, bike or public transportation. There are satellites that give us the images of the location even though they are not updated in real time and are several months or years old. A related app is Google Earth, which allows us more globe-viewing features, including showing polar areas which Google Maps cannot do.
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| The layout of Google Maps on a computer |
Where Can I Download Google Maps?
You can download Google Maps on our phone or easily visit this website to access this technology from your computer. Your computer can be of any kind as long as it has internet and can access a website. This application is available for iPhones and Androids.
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| Google Maps on Iphone |
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| Google Maps on Android |
How to Use Google Maps on a Computer to Get Directions?
- Go the Google Maps website
- Type in the location you would like to travel to in the search bar and press enter
- On the left hand corner it gives you a street view
- You'll see option such as directions
- Click on that
- Now on A write your current location and press enter
- You will now see many options beneath you
- Pick which ever applies to you and is more efficient
- You can also decide in between getting directions from a bus, walking, car or biking
- The options are given above the address box A
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