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To access Google Maps from your computer, perform the following steps:
                  By default, the Maps appears in the Map view. However, you can change the view by clicking on the
                  Menu icon and choose the desired view option.
                  Google Maps app provides three types of maps                                          1  Click on the
                  as follows:                                                                          Google apps
                                                                                                       button.
                     Roadmap: This is  the default  type which
                     shows the street view of the selected region.
                                                                                                        2  Click on the
                     Satellite: It shows the satellite image of the
                                                                                                       Maps icon.
                     selected region.
                     Terrain: It shows the terrain and vegetation.

                  Features of Google Maps

                     It provides step-by-step directions from your starting point to your destination.
                     When  there  is  no  Internet  connectivity,  Offline  Mode  uses  the  saved  versions  of  maps.  This
                     feature is useful when travelling through areas with unstable Internet.
                     It gives you 2–3 route options for your destination according to the traffic situation. It usually

                     chooses the shortest route, but you can also change the route by tapping on the route you want
                     to take.
                     If you have to meet someone and are not able to reach the place, you can ask them to share their
                     live location.

                     You can also search for essential services nearby.

                     Due to one wrong turn, if you lose track of the route, Google map automatically redirects you to
                     your destination.
                     Google map has IVR (Interactive Voice Response). It keeps guiding you on the route.

                     You can save the route map for a journey you will be taking, by creating Custom Travel Maps.
































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