Hangouts, Local, Maps – Samsung SGH-I527ZKBATT User Manual

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Joining a group

If you want to see media from your friend’s phone, join a
group.

1. From the Group Play main screen, tap Join group.

2. Your phone scans for available groups for you to join.

3. Tap a group to join.

You will now be able to see your group’s shared media.

4. Press

Info for information on the device that is

hosting the Mobile AP.

Hangouts

Hangouts is a free Windows and web-based application for
instant messaging offered by Google. You can connect with
your friends across computers and various Android devices.
You can have conversations or video calls with up to 10
friends. For more information, refer to “Hangouts” on page
86.

Local

Local is an application that uses Google Maps and your
location to help you find Restaurants, Cafes, Bars,
Attractions, and other businesses. You can also add your own
locations.

1. From the Home screen, tap

Local

.

2. Tap on one of the business categories to search for a

particular business.

All of the business categories that are close to you will

be displayed.

3. Tap on a business that you want to see the details for.

4. The business details such as address, phone, website,

and location are displayed. You can also see reviews

from around the web and from Google users.

Maps

Depending on your location, you can view basic, custom, and
satellite maps and local business information, including
locations, contact information, and driving directions. You
can also post public messages about a location and track
your friends.

Important! Before using Google Maps you must have at least

an active data (3G) connection. The Maps
application does not cover every country or city.

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