How to Get Directions on the iPhone

by Jul 01, 2011

Now that we know how to find places and addresses on the iPhone, we’ll need to explore getting directions and using the features available. In this guide I will show you how to get directions on your iPhone and I will also show you how to use some of the coolest features including public transportation…Continue Reading

The Ultimate Guide to Google Maps for the iPhone

Jul 01, 2011 No Comments

One of the simplest and most elegant implementations of Google Maps can be found in iOS. In all its simplicity, Google Maps for iOS is packed with features that are not very obvious due to the streamlined and clutter-free UI the native iPhone app sports. In this guide I will help you navigate all of…Continue Reading

Google Maps for iPhone Views & Traffic Information Explained

Jul 01, 2011 No Comments

While viewing a map in the Maps app powered by Google Maps, the default view is the Standard view. We previously mentioned that there are two more views that can be used while using Google Maps. The guide below will show you how to enable additional views when using Maps as well as provide you with…Continue Reading

How to Find Yourself Using Maps & Determine Heading on the iPhone

Jul 01, 2011 No Comments

Now that you are familiar with Maps and available views, the next topic we are going to cover is how to use your iPhone’s built-in GPS to quickly find your location. Most of the time when you are searching for a place using Maps the Current location indicator is not visible on the map. If…Continue Reading

How to Search for an Address or Place on the iPhone

Jul 01, 2011 No Comments

Now that you are familiar with how Maps works, how to map your current location and how to view the map in different modes, it’s time we learn how to search for places and addresses using Maps on the iPhone. In this section we will search for a place by name and address. I will…Continue Reading

Bookmark Your Favorite Places & Addresses with Maps for iPhone

Jul 01, 2011 1 Comment

We’ve learned how to use Maps on the iPhone, search for places and get directions. In this guide I will show you how to extend Maps functionality. Maps for the iPhone truly provides a complete mapping using experience. You can bookmark places you frequent, access those bookmarks, add an address to an existing contact or…Continue Reading

Check-in’s & Ratings Simplified in Maps 5.5

Jun 06, 2011 No Comments

With Google Maps being used by over 200 million mobile devices it isn’t any wonder why Google needs to keep updating. Google Maps for Android is getting some new looks with the new 5.5 update which include some new buttons, editing options, and viewing options. Now on Google Maps you’ll be able to check-in to…Continue Reading

Google Map Maker Visits Campuses

May 19, 2011 No Comments

When Google released Map Maker worldwide nearly a month ago they had a plan on what they wanted to do. Map Maker allows you to edit Google Maps around the world, whether it’s a new road or business or to move something to its correct location. One of Google’s major ideas about Map Maker was…Continue Reading

Share Your Local Knowledge with Google Map Maker

Apr 26, 2011 No Comments

Google Maps is a great resource for finding addresses and places in your city, but it’s not always 100% accurate or includes all of the places you’re looking for. Now, with Google Map Maker being available in the US you can now help fix these problems on your local maps by giving your own local…Continue Reading

Keep Track of Your Every Move with Google Maps for Android

Apr 06, 2011 1 Comment

Keeping track of your every move has been possible before with Google Maps, but there hasn’t been a whole lot of detail in terms of your location. Now with the release of Google Maps 5.3 for Android, you now have the ability to view your location history right on your phone. You can now see…Continue Reading

Google Updates Map Imagery to Include Post-Tsunami Japan

Apr 05, 2011 No Comments

Three weeks after the devastation in Japan has given many people a good idea of how bad the earthquake and Tsunami struck the northeastern coast. Google was quick to deploy some comparison images before and after the disasters. While it was only a few comparison photos, it still wasn’t enough detail to see the whole…Continue Reading

Create a My Map to Help Others Get Around Town

Feb 18, 2011 1 Comment

Over the summer, many students sublet their apartments when away from college, so it’s important to have someone pickup your rent and use the apartment while you’re gone. Thousands upon thousands of students in your town are looking to do the same thing as you are, but you have to stay one step ahead of…Continue Reading

Enjoy 360 Degree Panoramas with Google Earth

Nov 18, 2010 1 Comment

As an avid virtual globe-trotter I was very happy to hear about Google’s addition of the 360Cities.net to Google Earth’s layers. 360Cities.net is a community of photographers that submit high resolution 360 degree panoramic images of locations throughout the world. The images are denoted by 360 in a red circle. When you click on one…Continue Reading