Apple Maps introduces detailed hiking features, custom routes, and offline access in iOS 18 update, enhancing outdoor exploration.
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Apple Maps (Beta) Now Available on the Web
Apple has finally introduced a public beta version of Apple Maps on the web.
Apple Maps Finally Gets Long-Awaited "Search Here" Button in iOS 18
iOS 18 Apple Maps gets “Search Here” button for easier location searches within specific areas you browse on the map.
How to Use Offline Maps on iPhone and Apple Watch
For iPhone and Apple Watch users, iOS 17 now allows for downloading of offline maps. here’s what you need to know.
How to Find the Best Music Venues With Apple Maps
A new feature in Apple Maps can help users find music venues and information with ease: here’s how to use it.
Holding a Grudge and Loosening Restrictions - TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-26
Secret sources tell the Financial Times that Apple is trying to lessen its ties with Google over feelings of betrayal tied to Android. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken discuss why it’s a good article anyway. Plus – Rumor has Apple loosening its COVID policies. Yay?
Use Apple Business Connect to Put Your Business on the Map
Learn how to get started with Apple Business Connect and customize how your shop or restaurant appears on Apple Maps and more.
Apple Begins Testing Updated Map Design in Israel, Saudi Arabia and Palestine
Apple has started testing the new design of its updated Apple Maps in three more countries, namely Israel, Saudi Arabia and Palestine.
Apple Maps Now Has Cycling Directions for All 50 U.S. States
According to Apple Maps enthusiast Justin Obeirne, Cupertino has now added cycling directions to all 50 U.S. States.
Apple Maps Detail Expands to Three More Countries and Territories, Bringing Total to 16
Apple Maps brings detail to three new territories and countries, totaling to 16. New territories include France, Monaco and New Zealand.
How to Get Transit Directions in Apple Maps
Apple Maps continues to improve, including its transit directions. Here’s how you can find the best bus route to where you’re going.
Apple Maps Cycling Directions Rolls Out to More US Cities
Apple Maps Cycling Directions has been rolled out to more Midwestern cities such as Detroit, Michigan and more.
Users in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver Get New Apple Maps Features Including 3D City View
Apple Maps rolls out 3D city view, enhanced navigation, immersive walking directions and more features in Montreal, Vancouver and Toronto.
Electric Vehicle Routing Now Available on Apple Maps, If You Drive a Ford Mach-E
It seems Apple has quietly rolled out an electric vehicle routing feature along with the release of iOS 15.4. Ford announced that EV routing now works with its Mustang Mach-E vehicles and the feature helps find charging stops during your trip.
Apple Maps Now Includes Crimea as Ukraine Outside of Russia
Apple’s Maps and Weather apps are now listing Crimea as part of Ukraine when accessed outside of Russia, a change possibly made recently.
Here's How to Blur Your House on Apple Maps and Google Maps
Did you know you can blur your house on Apple Maps and Google Maps? This capability is open to everyone, here’s what you can do.
Google and Apple Maps Blur Tim Cook’s Home After Stalker Fears
Both Apple and Google Maps have now pixelated out Tim Cook’s US$3.5 million California home in response to stalking fears.
Apple to Highlight Black Voices Throughout Black History Month
Apple plans to highlight Black voices throughout Black History Month, including content across Apple Music, Fitness+, and the Podcasts app.
How to Use Apple Maps to Check for COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
If you want to check for COVID-19 vaccination requirements, Apple Maps is a good start. The app partners with Yelp to display the details.
Apple Maps in Germany And Spain Lets Users Report Accidents and Hazards
The new feature in Apple Maps that lets users reports accidents and hazards is now available to users in both Germany and Spain, 9to5 Mac said. The feature is rolling out in various countries around the world and was already available in Australia, Brazil, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the U.S. It’s nice to see the app developing like this, having lagged behind its rival from Google for a number of years.
Germany is the latest country to add support for reporting incidents using Apple Maps. This feature launched alongside iOS 14.5 and is slowly expanding globally. As spotted by Macerkopf, with this feature now live in Germany, users can report an accident and danger zones on a new menu of the app. Unfortunately, as spotted by a Reddit user, it’s not possible to use the speed check option, which is available in other countries.
Favorite Parts of iOS 15 – TMO Daily Observations 2021-09-29
Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss their favorite features (so far) in iOS 15, and a small bit of media news.
Apple Maps in Major Cities Gets 3D View
Apple Maps in a variety of key cities now has 3D view, which includes extra detail, enhanced navigation, and immersive walking directions.
Major Apple Maps Update Rolling Out in Italy
A major update to Apple Maps is being rolled out in Italy, San Marino, Vatican City, and Andorra. It includes a host of new data and features users in other countries have enjoyed for a while, MacStories reported.
In one update, the entire region is gaining features that were released elsewhere over the past two years, including: Look Around, More detailed road coverage, pedestrian data, and land cover, Improved navigation, 3D buildings. Siri Natural Language Guidance. Speed camera data. Lane guidance, and more… When iOS 15 is released, transit stations in Italy will be easier to find, and riders will be able to pin their favorite transit lines in Maps and track when they should disembark on an iPhone or Apple Watch. Drivers will gain the ability to report accidents, hazards, and speed checks using Siri too.
Apple Maps Updates for Better (or Worse) – TMO Daily Observations 2021-08-25
Andrew Orr and Jeff Gamet join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the new revisions to Apple Maps after Jeff pointed out some places it is lacking.