Applications 131Places:Places is an application that uses Google Maps andyour location to help you find Restaurants, Coffee, Bars,Hotels, Attractions, ATMs, and Gas Stations. You canalso add your own locations.Layers:Layers: are additional items that you can have displayedon your map. They include:• Traffic: displays real-time traffic conditions so youcan plan the fastest route.• Satellite: allows you to see you map as a satelliteimage.• Terrain: allows you to see terrain features such ashills and mountains.• Transit Lines: displays transit lines.• Latitude: allows you to see your friend’s locationsand share your location with them.• My Maps:lets you create personalized, annotated,customized maps• Bicycling: displays bicycle paths.• Wikipedia: displays a W icon at locations that havea Wikipedia entry. Tap the icon for moreinformation.• Buzz: allows you post public messages and photosat a location for everyone to see.• Clear Map: allows you to remove all layers from themap.My Location:when selected, the location displays on the map with ablinking blue arrow.
