First, you will need to have the Google Maps App installed on your iPhone or iPad. If you do not have it installed, head to the App Store and download it.
Once you have launched the app, you will see the world map. At the bottom of the screen, you will see four icons. The middle icon is the search icon. Tap on it to enter your search query.
Next, enter the name of the place you are looking for in the search bar. Let’s say you are looking for a restaurant. Type in “restaurant” in the search bar.
Now, tap on the filter icon located at the top right corner of the screen. Here, you can apply filters based on your preferences. You can choose to filter by distance, average rating, opening hours, and more. You can also choose to limit your search to a specific type of restaurant, such as Chinese, Italian, or Mexican.
After you have applied the filters, tap on the “Apply” button at the top right corner of the screen.
The Google Map will now display all the nearby restaurants based on your search criteria. Each restaurant will be marked with a pin on the map. You can tap on the pins to see more information about each restaurant, such as the name, the average rating, the address, and phone number.
In addition, you can view the list of restaurants on the bottom half of the screen. You can scroll through the list to see all the nearby restaurants. You can also swipe left and right on the list to view more details about each restaurant.
If you want to get directions to any of the restaurants, tap on the restaurant’s name. This will take you to a page with more information about the restaurant. Tap on the “Directions” button to get directions to the restaurant from your current location.
In conclusion, using Google Maps to search for nearby places on your iPhone or iPad is a quick and easy process. With just a few taps, you can find restaurants, bars, cafes, and more. Using the filters, you can refine your search results to get more accurate results. And with the directions feature, you can easily get from your current location to the place you are looking for. So, next time you are in an unfamiliar city, use Google Maps to find your way around, and you won’t be lost.