Although Apple Maps has been launched for several years, compared with the rich and complete functions of Google Maps, relatively few users used Apple Maps in the past. However, Apple has recently enhanced the functionality of Apple Maps and added new features such as “Look Around (Look Around)”, allowing users to easily explore local map scenes on Apple Maps. This feature has been launched first in the United States and will be launched in more countries in the future.
Apple Maps launches new “Look Around” feature (first available in the US)
Apple recently redesigned its Apple Maps to makeThe map features faster, more accurate navigation and comprehensive views of roads, buildings, parks, airports, shopping malls, and more for a better experience. At present, Apple has taken the lead in opening the new Apple Maps in the United States, and will gradually promote it in Europe and other places in the next few months.
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In addition to bringing better road coverage and precise addresses, the new Apple Maps also adds new features such as “Look Around (Look Around)” and collections. As long as the user is within the map of the United States, a look-around button with a telescope icon will appear on the screen. As long as the user clicks on the attraction on the map or clicks the look-around button, a new look-around real-world map will be displayed. Currently, this feature provides a “look around” mode for high-resolution 3D photography in major cities such as New York, San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Houston, and Oahu:
When the user clicks the look around button, the current panning perspective range will be displayed on the map. At this time, as long as the user drags and moves on the map, the real map scene above will also change simultaneously:
When full screen display is selected, users can explore the local area on the real-life map:
On the map page, all important attractions and stores will also be marked on the map. Users only need to slide and click on the map to move directly:
In addition, the “Favorites” function also allows users to add places they like or want to visit, such as restaurants or attractions, to their favorites list. It also supports one-click navigation. Just click on the favorite place to start the navigation function. Other features of Apple Maps include real-time public transportation traffic information, sharing estimated arrival times with family and friends, checking flight status, indoor map services, Siri natural language navigation, and city navigation from a flight perspective (as shown below).
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