With a consistent and accurate approach to finding a user's present location, Google Maps has evolved into an invaluable tool ...

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and is used in that manner while driving." In this case, though, while Spriggs did have the phone in his hands, he was using it to check directions on Google Maps, not make a phone a call or send ...

While you may find my Piazza Giuseppe Verdi useless, think about doing this for your Home address: you’ll get instant driving directions with Google Maps for your house every time. I called my contact ...

How to get Google Maps to ... Tap the blue "DIRECTIONS" button at the bottom of the screen. Optional: Tap a transportation mode from the top of the map. Driving by car is the default selection.