Google Now and Search

Google Maps

3.Enter a start and end point and select the mode of transportation (car, public transit, bicycle, or walking). If you have enabled My Location, this will appear in the start point field by default.

4.As suggested routes appear, tap one to see it on the map. Tap the estimated travel time to see the route directions in a list.

NOTE: Tap to use Google Maps Navigation (beta) and get turn-by-turn voice directions.

Searching for Local Places

Google Maps helps you find all kinds of businesses and establishments around you. You can rate these places and get recommendations.

1.Press the Home Key > and select Maps.

2.Navigate the map view to the area you’d like to explore. You can explore nearby locations or pan the map to another location.

3.Tap the Search field.

4.Tap the Explore nearby card and choose one option in the new screen. Results will appear on cards.

5.Tap a location to see it on the map or get directions.

You can also slide up the bottom card to find out more information, such as the street address, website, and street view, or to call that place, save it to your Google account, or share it with others.

NOTE: The “Explore nearby” feature is not available for all areas.

You can search for information on the web or on your phone using Google Search, get information when you need with Google Now without searching, or perform certain tasks by speaking.

Enabling Google Now

Google Now gets you just the right information at just the right time. It tells you today’s weather before you start your day, how much traffic to expect before you leave for work, and more. You can turn Google Now on or off from within the Google app.

The first time you open the Google app, you’ll see a brief explanation of how Google Now works. Tap Next > Yes, I’m in.

1.Press the Home Key > > Google.

2.Press the Menu Key > Settings.

3.Slide the ON/OFF switch next to Google Now.

Searching With Text

1.Tap the Google Search box at the top of the home screen to start the Search app.

2.Enter the terms you want to search for and tap , or tap a search suggestion.

Searching by Speaking

1.Tap to the right of the search box.

2.Speak the terms you want to search for. When you’re finished speaking, your speech is analyzed and the search is initiated.

If Google Search didn’t quite understand what you said, you are prompted to repeat your search terms. Tap or say “OK Google” and repeat your search.

Changing Search and Voice Search Settings

Open the Google app and press the Menu Key > Settings to set Google Now, notifications, voice and phone search options, and to change privacy settings for your account.

To set Voice Search settings, press the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings > Language & input

>Voice search.