Overhauled Apple Maps is live in France, Monaco and New Zealand, based on Apple's own mapping data which it began collecting back in 2018.
Revamped Apple Maps with rich details live in France, Monaco and New Zealand
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Native Apple Maps ratings are now available to users in Germany
Folks in Germany can now contribute to the Apple Maps rating system via an iPhone, iPad or Mac following the feature's debut in the US and Canada in 2021.
Tokyo is the latest city to get augmented reality walking directions with Apple Maps
Immersive Apple Maps AR directions have launched in Japan's Tokyo, the latest city where the iPhone maker's augmented reality (AR) walking directions are available.
Apple launches its overhauled maps in Germany and Singapore
Apple has rolled out the latest Apple Maps improvements to its customers in Germany and Singapore, including 3D landmarks, street-level photography, improved navigation, more detailed road coverage and other perks.
Apple Maps expands cycling directions to folks located in Chicago, Detroit and more
Apple Maps now provides cycling directions in additional Midwestern cities in the US, helping cyclists in those areas find the best routes with bike lanes.
Apple Maps should receive improved roadway hazard alerts thanks to adoption of HAAS Alert Safety Cloud
Some Apple Maps users out in the wild might not even know that Apple's alternative to Google Maps didn't launch all that smoothly. Which is fair, because to its credit Apple has done a lot of work to make sure Apple Maps is a worthwhile tool for iPhone users. And now it's getting even better.
Apple Maps and CarPlay now support EV routing for the Ford Mustang Mach-E
You've probably heard by now, but Ford has an all-electric Mustang out there in the wild. The Mustang Mach-E is a solid option for EV lovers, and now it's getting a bit more feature rich. Well, if you're an Apple Maps and CarPlay user, too, that is.
How to get your house, car, or face blurred out in Apple and Google Maps for increased privacy
Apple and Google use specialized data-collection vehicles to collect data for their maps service. In places where a vehicle can't enter, they employ people with backpack systems to collect these data. Apple mentions that it "will censor faces and license plates on images that are published in Look Around."
However, if you search for your house in Google or Apple Maps and wish it to be blurred, you can request them to do so. Or, maybe these mapping services have accidentally not blurred your or a family member's face, car's license plate, or other sensitive data. Whatever the reason, you can ask Google and Apple to censor your details. Let's show you how.
Apple Maps gains custom 3D landmarks for Philadelphia locations like 30th Street Station
Apple Maps now shows 3D landmarks in Philadelphia, allowing iPhone, iPad and Mac users to view custom 3D objects when exploring such locations as One Liberty Place.
Australia gets the latest Apple Maps features
The newest Apple Maps features, such as improved navigation, Look Around, Share ETA, richer maps and other perks, are now available to customers in Australia.
German users confirm being able to report accidents and hazards on Apple Maps
Folks in Germany can now take advantage of Apple Maps incident reporting to report accidents and various road hazards following the feature's launch in the US and China.
Apple rolls out improved navigation and mapping details in Australia
An improved Apple Maps experience is now available in Australia following recent launches of richer and enhanced mapping and navigation data in Andorra, Italy, Portugal and Spain.