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Bookmarks and Recents
Let’s face it, the iPhone’s tiny keyboard can be a little fussy. One nice thing
about Maps is the way it tries to eliminate typing at every step.
If you tap the } button at the right end of the Search bar, for example, you
get the Bookmarks/Recents/Contacts screen—three lists that spare you from
having to type stuff.
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Bookmarks are addresses that you’ve flagged for later use by tapping
Add to Bookmarks, as described on the previous page.
For sure, you should bookmark your own home and workplace. Those
bookmarks will make it much easier to request driving directions, as
described in the next section.
Recents are searches you’ve conducted. You’d be surprised at how often
you want to call up the same spot again later—and now you can, just by
tapping its name in this list. You can also tap Clear to empty the list (if,
for example, you intend to elope and don’t want your parents to find out
what you’ve been planning).
Contacts is your iPhone address book, as described earlier. One tap maps
out where someone lives.
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