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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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