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Apple Maps
The Landmarks app showcases all 3D models currently available on Apple Maps
The Landmarks app lets you explore a curated collection of more than 300 custom-designed 3D models that are available on Apple Maps, organized by city.
High-fidelity Apple Maps data now available in Finland, Norway and Sweden
For the first time, customers in Finland, Norway and Sweden can enjoy Apple Maps enhancements such as Look Around, AR navigation, 3D views, etc.
Apple clarifies a Maps bug wasn’t sharing your location without consent
Apple has denied reports that an Apple Maps privacy bug was sharing people’s geographical location with third-party apps without permission.
Apple Maps gains parking info in the US and Canada via SpotHero integration
iPhone and iPad users can now search for and reserve nearby parking without leaving Apple Maps, with Mac integration on the way.
Revamped Apple Maps experience hits the Netherlands, Belgium, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg and Switzerland
Revamped Apple Maps with Look Around, 3D landmarks and other perks have hit the Netherlands, Belgium, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg and Switzerland.
How to switch between miles and kilometers in Apple Maps and Google Maps
Depending on your preference, you can set the Maps app to display distances and turn-by-turn directions in kilometers and meters, or miles and feet. However, the steps to do that may not be too obvious, and that's where we come in to help.
In this brief tutorial, we will show you how you can easily use kilometers or miles in Apple Maps and Google Maps on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and web browser.
How to adjust the volume of turn-by-turn navigation directions in Apple Maps and Google Maps on iPhone
When using turn-by-turn navigation in Apple Maps or Google Maps, your iPhone announces the upcoming turns and alerts so that you are aware of them without looking at the screen.
However, if you don't find it helpful, turning off the voice instructions is easy, and in this brief tutorial, we will show you how. We will also go over how you can adjust the volume of these turn-by-turn directions both in the Apple and Google Maps.
Get ready for Apple Maps search ads as soon as 2023
As Apple allegedly works to expand its advertising business, people will reportedly start seeing search ads on Apple Maps as soon as 2023.
Apple could potentially expand ads to the Maps, Podcasts and Books apps
Apple has internally tested Maps search ads. Moreover, the company could bring advertising to its other preinstalled iPhone apps, such as Books and Podcasts.
Updated Apple Maps now testing expansions in Israel, Palestine, and Saudi Arabia
Apple has been working on revamping the Maps experience for years now, starting back in 2018 when the new experience launched in Northern California. Since then, Apple has been expanding availability of the new look and new features. Which continues this week for three new areas.
Apple Maps launches cycling directions in Hawaii, now covers all 50 states
Apple Maps has been slowly improving over the years. Especially when it comes to adding features like cycling directions and others. Of course, actually getting coverage is the most important part of any new feature, and the good news is Apple now has all 50 U.S. states covered with cycling directions.