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.
Transit directions
Apple Maps real time transit directions now available in Hong Kong
Residents of Hong Kong can now use Apple Maps to get transit directions via the built-in Maps app on their iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac and Apple Watch.
Apple Maps expands its transit directions coverage across Europe
Apple Maps now offers transit directions in major cities across France, Spain, Germany and possibly a few other European countries.
New to Mac? Make the most of the Apple Maps app
The Apple Maps app is a super handy tool that you likely use on your iPhone more than anywhere else. For getting directions, it makes perfect sense. But, the Maps app on Mac offers some great features as well, like one to send directions straight to your iPhone.
If you’re new to Mac, we’ll show you how to use that feature along with a host of the others you might not know about. Here’s how to make the most of the Apple Maps app on your Mac.
How to share your ETA in Apple Maps on iOS
With iOS 13, Apple brought an array of new features to the Maps app. You can use Look Around for a 360-degree street view, create Collections of places you want to visit, and more. Along with these cool features is the ability to share your estimated time of arrival (ETA) with your contacts.
The new ETA sharing ability is terrific for letting those you’re meeting with know when you will arrive. Plus, if you run into a delay on your way, they’ll receive an update. This short tutorial shows you how to share your ETA in Apple Maps on iPhone and iPad.
Apple Maps transit directions and indoor maps expand to new areas
Apple's expanded availability of transit directions on its mapping service in many US states and international markets while bringing indoor maps to additional shopping malls and airports.
Apple Maps launches transit directions in Denmark, Sweden, Norway & Finland
Apple has expanded availability of transit directions in its Maps app for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch to four European markets: Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland.
Apple Maps transit directions expand to 6 new markets, indoor maps come to more airports
As Apple continues to expand coverage of transit directions and indoor maps for its mapping service, the latest expansion has brought transit directions to half a dozen new locales while indoor maps are now available at additional airports.
Apple Maps adds transit directions in Switzerland, indoor maps for the Zurich airport
Apple Maps for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch now serves transit information in Switzerland. Additionally, indoor maps are now available for the city of Zurich's airport.
How to stop seeing Maps when using Apple Watch stepping directions in watchOS 5
watchOS 5 brings some tweaks to the Maps app on your wrist, like choosing to show or optionally hide Maps when using Apple Watch stepping directions. For those times when you might want to toggle off this feature, follow the instructions in this step-by-step tutorial.
Apple Maps transit directions expand to areas of Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine & Michigan
Apple Maps has expanded availability of transit directions to include select areas of Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine and Michigan, according to the iOS Feature Availability webpage.
Google Maps now provides wheelchair options when searching for transit routes
Google's Maps app for iPhone and iPad was updated on App Store earlier this morning with an all-new accessibility option in the form of wheelchair information available in supported cities.