I downloaded the new Google Maps app for the iPhone but had not much time to explore it until today. Google has a great website with screenshots that show the features at http://maps.google.com/help/maps/helloworld/iphone/quicktips.html
One of the features is the ability to view a street view by clicking a site, holding your finger down on the screen and then tapping the address. The first place I tapped (our home) did not show a street view :-( . As it turns out, it is because Google did not have a street view available. I tapped on another place near the university and it displayed correctly.
One of many differences between Apple Maps and Google Maps is the way you report a problem. Apple has the report a problem almost invisible (gray print on gray background), whereas, to report a problem with Google Maps, all you have to do is to shake your phone. Google Maps also has a place to enter your home and work addresses.
It is amazing to think back to the many years that we depended upon purchasing a paper map for directions. I would not consider traveling without having my iPhone or iPad and the map apps.
One of the features is the ability to view a street view by clicking a site, holding your finger down on the screen and then tapping the address. The first place I tapped (our home) did not show a street view :-( . As it turns out, it is because Google did not have a street view available. I tapped on another place near the university and it displayed correctly.
One of many differences between Apple Maps and Google Maps is the way you report a problem. Apple has the report a problem almost invisible (gray print on gray background), whereas, to report a problem with Google Maps, all you have to do is to shake your phone. Google Maps also has a place to enter your home and work addresses.
It is amazing to think back to the many years that we depended upon purchasing a paper map for directions. I would not consider traveling without having my iPhone or iPad and the map apps.
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