APPLE MAPS
Jan 9, 2023
Sriansh
Apple has partnered with the popular third-party platform SpotHero to bring parking information to Apple Maps. The new feature, which was first spotted by MacRumors, is now available in the United States and
Aug 22, 2022
Dave Johnson
A recent Bloomberg newsletter by Mark Gurman indicates that Apple Maps may start showing search ads to users beginning in 2023. Apple is fast becoming a prominent player in the digital ads space. The
Aug 15, 2022
According to a new report from Bloomberg, Apple is reportedly looking to expand its ads business and triple its revenue share. Ads is a (sort of) new business for Apple. Currently, the company
GOOGLE
Apr 5, 2022
Chandraveer Mathur
Google Maps users on iPhone will now be treated to more features that step up the navigation experience. The detail on maps has been increased, and Google says you can now get toll estimates as
May 9, 2018
Evan Selleck
Back in December of 2016, a report surfaced that said Apple was planning on using drones to help improve Apple Maps. At the time, nothing could be confirmed, but it looks like Apple is ready
Mar 28, 2018
It has been a couple of years since Apple introduced transit information into its Maps app, and since then the company has been working to add new locations that support the feature. Apple has been
May 6, 2017
Khamosh Pathak
There are many instances where the exact location and the ETA of your friends would be really helpful. Usually, you’re left with messaging each of them, trying to make sense of timing (which is
Feb 23, 2017
George Tinari
The iPhone’s Maps app has certainly had a long, bumpy ride up until now. Back when the iPhone first came out, it was powered exclusively by Google Maps. Alas, that meant it didn’t
Oct 2, 2016
Ali Hassan Mahdi
Every once in a while, a hidden feature is found in iOS that is hard to spot and remains mostly out of sight. There's no doubt that mapping apps in your Phone collect a
IOS
Sep 23, 2016
In iOS 10, Apple has opened Maps to third-party apps, allowing developers to create extensions that can be integrated into the search result of Maps. When you install an app that has an extension
Sep 10, 2016
iOS 10 is all about getting a little bit smarter, and making small annoyances a thing of the past. One of those delightful little features in the Maps app is the ability to automatically find
Mar 16, 2016
Osas Obaizamomwan
Living in Los Angeles has taught me one thing. There is nothing more essential to avoid traffic than having numerous alternate routes. While, I would love to tell you that I have all the possible
Sep 16, 2015
The long-awaited arrival of public transit support is finally here for iOS 9. For people who do not have cars or simply would like to move around town via public transit, this is a
New places bring new adventures. Whether you are visiting a new city or simply trying to explore the area you live in, the Nearby feature in Apple Maps looks to help you find the best
Sep 15, 2015
Yes, Apple Maps was pretty much the worst thing that Apple put out in the last decade. But, with each iOS version an update, Maps continues to improve. Now, in iOS 9 we can save
Sep 3, 2015
Kelly Hodgkins
Apple's Maps application has been the Achilles heel of iOS since its rocky launch in 2012 as part of iOS 6. In the early days following its official debut, the Maps application was ridiculed
IPHONE APPS
May 18, 2015
As I am writing this post I have 10 different devices connected to the internet and not a single cord is needed. That is one of the greatest things about Wi-Fi, it gives me
Apr 23, 2015
Killian Bell
Apple is looking to make voice directions in Maps feel more natural as if they were being provided by a real human, a new patent application shows. The company hopes to do away with vague
Apr 9, 2015
Apple's iOS 8.3 update, which made its public debut on Wednesday, includes a new feature that allows small businesses to manage their own POI data inside the Maps app. In this how-to,
Sep 7, 2014
On June 27, Apple added places like Tokyo, Zion National Park and others to their 3D Flyover feature within the Maps app. That updated came after another in March of the same year that added
GUIDES
May 6, 2014
Gautam Prabhu
Google has just released a major update for Google Maps, which finally brings offline maps. You could save offline maps in the previous version using the "Ok Maps" easter egg, but it wasn't very
Jul 20, 2013
Jason
Apple seems to have been on a major buying spree. Bloomberg reports that Apple has acquired HopStop.com to improve its mapping service. This comes hot on the heels of news that Apple had acquired
Dec 22, 2012
Tris Hussey
Finally it's here! Yes, Google Maps for iPhone is here and we've all been putting it through its paces I'm sure. Now that we've had some time to use it, here
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