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03.18.09 Setting Your Location As Your End Point In Google Maps  By Dave TaylorHi Dave. I'm hugely enamored of the Google Maps feature on my Apple iPhone, but there's one thing that baffles me: how do I reset the "current location" as a starting or ending point when I'm using the phone for directions? Dave's Answer: It took me the longest time to figure this one out too, so you're not alone in being puzzled. I kept looking for a "radar spot" icon (y'know, like the button you push to have it show your current location on the map view) but there isn't one that lets you do that. Fortunately, when your question came in, I was driving through Oklahoma -- of all things -- and captured a few iPhone screen shots to show you the correct process. First off, here are the directions I was seeing on my phone: 
Pushing the "Edit" button on the top left got me here:  Problem was, I didn't care about the previous starting point, I wanted to know how much time was left in the drive from my current location to my desired destination (scenic Ardmore, Oklahoma). Here's the secret. Ready? Just start typing in current location and... Continue reading this article. About the Author: Dave Taylor has been involved with the Internet since 1980 and is internationally known as an expert on both business and technology issues. Holder of an MSEd and MBA, author of twenty books and founder of four startups, he also runs a strategic marketing company and consults with firms seeking the best approach to working with weblogs and social networks. Dave is an award-winning speaker and frequent guest on radio and podcast programs. AskDaveTaylor.com http://www.intuitive.com/blog/ |
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