Maps

How to switch between miles and kilometers in Apple Maps and Google Maps

Two iPhone screenshots of the same journey, with one showing the distance in miles and the other in kilometers

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

Image composition showing turn-by-turn navigation to Apple Park on an iPhone screen with small Google Maps, Apple Maps, muted speaker, and navigation icons at the bottom part of the image

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.

How to get your house, car, or face blurred out in Apple and Google Maps for increased privacy

Blur personal details in Apple Maps and Google Maps

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.