Google is famous for its search engine, but has continued to be a major player in a host of services, particularly online maps. G Maps is a free Modern UI-style app that allows you to browse Google Maps and to get Turn-By-Turn directions on your Windows 8 device, search for locations, get turn-by-turn directions, switch between map types and more.
In order to get G Maps app from the Store, open Windows Store from Start Screen, use the Win+Q hotkey combination to bring up Search Charms. Now, type in g maps and from the search results, select the G Maps app to open its in-Store page.
Click the Install button on the left side to download and install the app to your system.
When you start the app for the first time, it will ask you to turn on the location services (if it’s not turned on). Click Allow to enable the app to determine your location.
The main interface of the application shows you the map in the default view. The zoom and navigation controls available on the left side of the screen.
Right-click inside the app to reveal more options. You can Clear Map, change the Map Type between Roadmap, Hybrid, Satellite and Terrain, quickly jump to your location, and Get Directions to a specific location.
Click the Directions button at the lower right corner to get driving directions from one place to another. You can choose your current location as the Source address, or choose an address manually. The path is highlighted on the map, along with the step by step directions appearing on the right side.
Pressing Win + Q brings up the Search Charms on the right side. It lets you search for any location on the map.
G Maps works flawlessly on both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 8.
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