Apple completed its rollout of its all newApple Mapsexperience in the United States not too long ago. And now it’s widely available in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland.
In apress releasesent out today, Apple has confirmed that the new Apple Maps experience within the UK and Republic of Ireland is rolling out beginning today. With this update, Apple Maps will enhance the user experience in just about every way. That includes new pedestrian data, the Look Around feature, better road coverage, and much more.
Apple Maps is the best way to explore and navigate the world — all while protecting your privacy — and we’re excited to bring the new map to our users in the UK and Ireland,” said Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of Internet Software and Services. “We have rebuilt the map from the ground up, with better navigation, richer detail, more accurate information for places, and incredible features like Look Around, cycling directions, and curated Guides from trusted resources. We’ve reimagined how Maps can help users find the places they love and get to where they’re going even faster and easier.
Tutorial:How to use Look Around in Maps for street level view
The all-new Apple Maps experience includes a lot of small updates, but also the more noticeable ones right at the surface. The aforementioned greater details in areas, as well as the Look Around view will let folks explore areas and see them with stunning on-the-ground imagery right from their mobile device. With Look Around, folks in any part of the world can explore areas like Edinburgh, Dublin, and London, for instance.
With Apple Maps Guides, you can look through curated lists of must-see locations in a particular area. These guides are put together from resources like The Evening Standard, Lonely Planet, and others. So if you want to discover a restaurant, see a great sight, or more, these guides can help out.
Tutorial:How to use curated city guides in Maps on iPhone and iPad
The all-new Apple Maps experience will show you how busy a particular street is before you start your travels with cycling directions. And if you have an electric vehicle, Apple Maps can now show you charging spots along your route.
And, as a refresher, here are the additional features you may find in Maps now, too:
The all-new Apple Maps experience is rolling out now in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland.
