Check out these tips for making the most of the built-in Apple Maps app on your Apple Watch so you can do much more than get just the directions on the wrist.
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Apple Maps Transit directions are now live in Italy
If you are in a populous area of Italy, it's very likely that the Transit feature within Apple Maps is now live in your neck of the woods.
How to use Google Maps on Apple Watch
Learn how to use the Google Maps app on your Apple Watch to get navigation directions right on your wrist while cycling, driving, or walking, and eliminate the need to look at your phone screen constantly.
Redesigned Apple Maps is coming soon to Canada
Apple has been improving the Maps experience for quite some time now, including a major overhaul to offer more information to users. That redesigned experience completed the rollout in the United States back in January of this year.
SilentMaps13 makes Apple Maps navigation less intrusive to music playback
It’s fairly common for drivers to listen to music as they cruise around, and with CarPlay and Bluetooth accessories becoming more popular in modern cars, it becomes more and more likely that drivers will stream their music from their smartphone as opposed to the radio. Another thing drivers often use is their handset’s built-in navigation feature, and unfortunately, directions from the Maps app have a tendency to announce directions at all the worst times…
Enter SilentMaps13, a newly released jailbreak tweak by iOS developer Greg0109 that helps prevent the Maps app from announcing directions right as the beat of your favorite song drops. The tweak offers user-configurable alternatives to having Siri’s voice interrupt your track, and it’s sure to offer an augmented user experience when used in a navigation-esque setting while listening to music in the car.
iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max tech specs
The iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max are officially official. So here's a quick breakdown of the hardware features.
iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 tech specs
Earlier today, Apple announced the brand new iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12. We've put together a quick rundown of what to expect, hardware wise, with the two new handsets.
How to share your ETA in Apple Maps with Siri
As you follow turn-by-turn driving directions in Apple Maps on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, you have the option to let others know your estimated time of arrival (ETA). That being said, however, responsible drivers shouldn't really be taking their eyes off the wheel to tap through the menus. Thankfully, in iOS 14 and iPadOS 14, you can ask Siri to share your ETA, hands-free. In this tutorial, you're going to learn how to share your ETA in Apple Maps with Siri.
How to use your Google Maps Timeline on the web, iPhone and iPad
When you use Google Maps and have your Location Services turned on, every place you visit ends up in your history. And along with your Location History is your Google Maps Timeline. While many people don’t want every spot they travel to recorded, others find it helpful. If you’re in the latter group, then this article about how to use your Google Maps Timeline is for you.
We’ll show you how to access your Timeline, the details it holds, what you can do with the information, and how all of this can be useful to you.
How to download your Google Maps data on iPhone, iPad, and computer
Learn how to easily download your Google Maps data, whether for transferring to another app or creating a backup, as we guide you through exporting and downloading on both the web and the Google Maps app for iPhone and iPad.