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Apple's Maps app is slowly but steadily adding 3D
city views. You can now pinch and zoom your way through a three-dimensional
rendering of London starting today. As part of the iOS 15 release, Apple turned
on the experience in New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles last week.
By the end of the year, the feature will be
available in Washington, DC, San Diego, and Philadelphia. Next year, Apple will
launch 3D maps in Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver.
Apple Maps users, on the other hand, will be able to
see more details for locations across the city, including their neighborhoods,
business districts, marinas, buildings, and more, as well as elevation details,
new road labels, and even custom-designed landmarks, according to the company.
Apple Maps, for example, will display models of
famous places such as Coit Tower in San Francisco, Dodger Stadium in Los
Angeles, the Statue of Liberty in New York, and the Royal Albert Hall in
London, with more to follow in the future.
Apple Maps will also have more clearly shown turn
lanes, medians, bus and taxi lanes, and crosswalks, as well as improved
road-level navigation. These are displayed in a 3D mode, making it easier to
see which lane to take based on traffic circumstances or for better route
planning. As with Google Maps, the app will provide an anticipated arrival time
depending on current conditions. Apple claims that the app will soon provide
enhanced navigation via CarPlay.
Apple Maps now includes more immersive walking directions
that use augmented reality to provide step-by-step guidance. This allows users
to scan the buildings in their neighbourhood with their phones, allowing Maps
to create a more precise position and provide more precise recommendations.
Over the course of the year, this has been implemented in a few markets.
In addition, iOS 15 users can view a new 3D globe of
the earth and access curated Guides from firms like Time Out, The Washington
Post, the National Park Foundation, Complex, and The Infatuation by tapping an
Explore Guides button in the Apple Maps app. These will provide recommendations
for things to do or see in various cities throughout the world. Users can also
create their own guides to share with their friends and family.
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