Maps Tips

How to find places on the map and get turn-by-turn directions using Siri

By Allyson Kazmucha, Thursday, Dec 27, 2012 a 6:04 pm

Complete guide to finding places, businesses, and getting directions with Siri.

Siri isn't only your digital assistant, it can be your digital co-pilot as well, helping you find where to go, how to get there, and what you can do along the way. That includes local businesses, points of interest, and complete voice-guided turn-by-turn navigation. And when you're done, if you ask nicely, Siri will even show you the way home. f you're using iOS 6 or later, you can also use Siri to guide voice guided navigation using the built-in iOS Maps app. If you aren't exactly sure what you're looking for Siri can also help you find types of businesses. After you've gotten to where you need to be Siri can also help you return home if you just ask her to.

Here's how:

How to add a location or report a problem in iOS 6 Maps

By Rene Ritchie, Thursday, Sep 20, 2012 a 11:37 am

With iOS 6 Apple has rebuilt the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad Maps app from the ground-up. They've also switched away from exclusively using Google data to using data from TomTom and others. However, like any new endeavor there will be problems, frustrations, and straight up errors and omissions that need to be fixed. In iOS 6 Maps, Apple has provided a way to do just that.

How to send map locations using iMessage

By Allyson Kazmucha, Thursday, Aug 2, 2012 a 2:48 pm

iMessage isn't just for texting, you can easily and instantly share your location with friends, family, and colleagues as well. Whether you're lost or need someone to give you directions, or you're waiting and want to help someone find you, iMessage is as simple as hitting the share button and sending.

Daily Tip: How to track Santa on your iPhone or iPad

By Rene Ritchie, Saturday, Dec 24, 2011 a 5:50 pm

Little ones trying to figure out just how exactly they can track Santa on their iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad this year? Well, Google Maps and NORAD to the rescue! They've got Dasher and Dancer, Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid, Donner and Blitzen -- and Rudolf! -- of course, on high density, broad-spectrum satellite surveillance and they're tracking him down to the striped wrapping paper in his sleigh bag.

So if you want to know where Santa is just this very second, here's all you have to do:

How to set up iOS 5 Twitter integration for iPhone,

By George Lim, Friday, Oct 21, 2011 a 2:44 pm

If you're new to iPhone or iPad and have just gotten started with iOS 5, you might be wondering how to set up the new Twitter integration feature. It gives you the ability to tweet directly from Photos, YouTube, Safari, Maps, and any other third party applications that request access to your twitter settings. It's also easy to set up. Here's how.

Go to Settings

2. Enter the Twitter Settings

Daily Tip: How to use the compass in Google Maps to improve navigation

By chrisoldroyd, Monday, Sep 5, 2011 a 10:12 pm

Using Google Maps to get directions but confused and frustrated because the map doesn't turn when you do? The good news is, there's a very easy way fix this and get north really pointing north when you need it.

Starting with iPhone 3GS, Apple began including compasses (technically magnometers) in their iOS devices. To activate the compass and get directions that actually have a sense of direction:

Daily Tip: Use Google maps to find the closest restaurant (or pizza!)

By Georgia, Tuesday, Jun 14, 2011 a 10:32 pm

Want to know how to find the closest sushi restaurant, or pizza, or who to call to make a reservation when it's your anniversary and you completely forgot to make a reservation? Never fear, the native Google Maps app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch is here! We'll show you how it can save the day -- or at least save yourself from pizza famine -- after the break!

Daily Tip: How to use Google Maps to plan your vacation lodging

By Georgia, Monday, Jun 13, 2011 a 11:01 pm

About to embark on a much needed, well deserved vacation and wondering how to find lodging close by? Hotels, motels, beds and breakfast places, the Google Maps app can help you easily locate tons of possibilities. Follow on after the break and we'll show you how!

Daily Tip: How to map a calendar event location

By Brian Tufo, Tuesday, Feb 1, 2011 a 2:11 pm

Trying to figure out how to get your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad Calendar event locations to show up in Maps? If you will be traveling a lot being able to click on your Calendar and quickly pull up Maps is very helpful and can make all the difference in getting to your destination. This easy to follow tip will show you exactly how you can do that and get to where you need to go without worry!

Daily tip: How to navigate to contact addresses in Maps

By Brian Tufo, Thursday, Dec 23, 2010 a 5:07 pm

Heading out to family and friends for the holidays and curious how to easily find their addresses in the iPhone, iPod touch, or Maps app? Well here is a great tip to make navigating a little bit easier, and we'll show it to you after the break!