Samsung Galaxy the Complete Manual 14th Edition

The apps Maps

Finding services

One of the most interesting features in the most recent version of

Google Maps is the way it is set up to provide you with the most

relevant information at any given time. This is seen most eff ectively

within the Services feature, which delivers instant access to a wealth

of commonly used services that you’ll need while on the road,

such as petrol stations, cashpoints or taxi ranks. You access Services

by tapping into the search box from the main map screen (Fig 3).

A short scroll down reveals the Services option, with four icons

representing the ones you most frequently use (tapping ‘view more

categories’ will reveal many more). Tapping on any of the icons will

take you back to the map screen with each of the available services

in that category marked on the map. The name of the service is

Main screen

This large area is

where you can

view your map.

Pan and zoom with

gesture controls

Current location

The compass point here

at the bottom right can

be tapped to return you

to your current location

Search box

Either search for an

address or tap the

empty box for context-

sensitive information

Main menu

Tap here to access the

various map options and

settings available

Fig 3 (above) Access commonly needed
services through the Services option