Travel & local

Getting directions for a destination

1

Tap .

2

Tap , and then select a method to enter starting and ending locations:

My current location: Use current location for starting location.

Contacts: Select from the contacts list.

Point on map: Pinpoint by tapping on the map.

My Places: Select from the list of favourite places.

3

Select a travel method, such as driving, public transit, or walking, and then tap GET

 

DIRECTIONS.

4

Select one of the routes that appear, and then tap MAP VIEW to view details.

Local

Use this application to search for nearby restaurants, banks, bus stops, and more. Tap Local on the Applications screen.

This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

Select a place category, and then select a place from the list of search results.

Map: Pinpoint the place on the map.

Directions: Search for a route to the place.

Call: Call the place’s phone number.

To add a place category, tap Add a search on the category list, and then enter a keyword to search into the text field.

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