If you're planning to visit another city, you can use a map to show the roads so you'll know the best way to get out of the airport. If you're in your own area, you can turn to a map if you get lost or need to know which roads will lead you to a new shopping mall or park.
Unlike a paper map, the Maps app can show you a dynamic map that can change, move, or expand so you can see finer details or zoom out to see a larger overview of a particular area.
Besides showing you a map, the Maps screen also displays various controls around the screen to help you use the Maps app as shown in Figure 32-1.
Figure 32-1. The default appearance of a map, known as the Classic appearance, displays a cartoon view of an area.
Search/Directions tab Lets you either search for an address or get directions between two points such as your current location and a street address.
Contacts icon Opens a list of names stored in the Contacts app.
Search field Lets you type in an address or type of business to find such as supermarket or gas.
Flap Displays several options for customizing the appearance of the Maps screen.
To view and manipulate a map, follow these steps:
From the Home screen, tap Maps. The Maps screen appears (see Figure 32-1).
Place two fingers on the Map screen, and spread them apart and close together. The map shrinks and expands to show you a detailed or larger view of the map.
Press your finger on the map screen and slide it around. The map moves so you can see other parts of the map. By scrolling, you essentially have an endless map.
Depending on how you like looking at maps, you can change a map's appearance in one of four ways:
To see the four different ways to display a map, follow these steps:
While using Maps, tap the gray area in the bottom-right corner of the screen where the corner of the map looks like it's folded back. A list of map appearance options appears, as shown in Figure 32-2.
Change your map's appearance by tapping Classic, Satellite, Hybrid, or Terrain. The map now displays its new look, as shown in Figure 32-3.
(Optional) Tap the flap in the corner of the Maps screen again. Press the Traffic overlay on/off button to display congested roads in red and yellow.
