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Maps and location 279Getting around mapsWhen you open Google Maps, you can easily find your location on themap or check out nearby places by panning and zooming in and outon the map.To find your location with Google Maps, you need to enable locationsources. See “Turning on location services” in this chapter to learnhow.1.2.Press HOME , and then tap > Maps.Tap to show your current location. The blue marker showsyour location on the map.3. Do any of the following on the map:Move aroundZoom inZoom outViewinformationfor a randomlocationSwipe your finger to any direction on the screen toview nearby places on the map.•••Place your thumb and index fingers on top of thearea that you want to zoom in, and then spreadyour fingers across the map.Tap .Double-tap the area on the map that you want tozoom in.• Pinch your thumb and index finger on the map tozoom out.• Tap .1. Press and hold a location on the map. A balloonopens over the location, with the address and athumbnail from street view (if available).2. Tap the balloon to see more information.You can get directions to the location, check fornearby places of interest, and more.