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.
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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.
3D Apple Maps live in London, Los Angeles, New York City and San Francisco Bay Area
The new Apple Maps 3D views are now live for London, Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco, with additional markets gaining support for this feature in 2021 and in 2022.
Apple is on foot with specialized backpacks in Canada’s largest cities as it collects Apple Maps data
For the most part, Apple Maps relies on data collected by the company's specialized vehicles that are equipped with camera equipment. However, to cover the places where cars can't get to, that's where folks on foot with specialized backpacks come in. And they're on the move in several Canadian cities.
Apple is celebrating America’s national parks with special collections in Apple Maps, the App Store, and much more
As the United States National Park Service turns 105 years old, Apple has determined now is the right time to celebrate. The company today has announced a new initiative that will see many of its services promoting the national parks throughout the United States. And that includes the Apple Pay collaboration that we reported on earlier this week.