Apple Maps is one of the most popular apps on the iPhone, and it’s likely that you’ve used it at least once in your life. The app is great for finding restaurants, transportation, and other local information. But what about when you’re out of town and need to find something specific? Well, there’s always the option of using Google Maps or another third-party map app. But what if Apple Maps was better? For one, Apple Maps has been updated several times since its release on the iPhone. This means that it’s more up-to-date than any other map app out there. Additionally, Apple has made a lot of improvements to its mapping features over the years, so you’ll be able to get a more accurate view of where you are in relation to everything else. Finally, if you’re looking for something specific in an area, Apple Maps can be a great option. For example, if you’re looking for a restaurant near your house but don’t want to use Google Maps or another third-party map app because they might not have that information available right away (or they might have inaccurate information), then using Apple Maps can be a great option.
Apple has offered enhanced Apple Maps for a while now, which shows a basic 3D representation of buildings and other objects — similar to what Google Maps has supported for years. The feature is currently available in 10 countries, and it soon roll out to more countries and cities: Belgium, France, Israel, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, and Switzerland.
Apple Maps also has even better maps for select areas, which shows buildings as detailed 3D models instead of simple blocks. Las Vegas was shown off as one of the new regions, as seen in the above screenshots. These detailed 3D maps will also be accessible from some apps that use the Apple Maps API — the company used the Bird app for scooters and bikes as an example.
Other improvements are on the way as well, such as multi-step routing, and planning trips on Macs to send to an iPhone later. These changes will likely roll out in the next iOS and macOS updates.
