When you open Google Maps, you can easily find your location on the map or check out nearby places by panning and zooming in and out on the map.

1. From the Home screen, tap > Maps.
2. Tap to show your current location. The blue marker shows your current location on the map.
3. Tap to turn Compass mode on or off. In Compass mode, the map changes to an angled view and automatically orients itself depending on the direction you're facing.