It was in 2012 that Apple Maps made its debut with iOS 6. More than a decade later, Apple’s maps service has come a long way. The mistakes of the beginning are long gone and today it is the case leader in many situations compared to its competitors like Google Maps or Waze. To continue to accelerate its expansion, Apple has decided to take a big step: allowing users outside the Apple ecosystem to use its maps from a browser.
Apple Maps now works on Windows
If you’ve ever used Apple Maps on your iPhone and want to plan a route or explore the world on your Windows PC, now you can. Now, Apple Maps is available on the weband accessible from a browser such as Chrome or Edge. The first one is in beta phase, since it is currently available in English, while they work on adding more languages. It is nevertheless perfectly usable, since includes related searches in Spanish
From this “web app” you can get the directions to reach a destination on foot or by carcheck out businesses, schedules, ratings, reviews and, most importantly, explore the world with its stunning 3D designs both on a map with real photographs and graphic elements, like those recently released in Paris for the Olympic Games.
How to use Apple Maps on Windows
To use Apple Maps on Windows no need to download an app. All you need to do is use the Google Chrome or Edge browser and go to beta.maps.apple.com
The advantages of Apple Maps over Google Maps
Google Maps is the king of maps, there is no doubt about it, both for users and for business information. However, Apple has had in recent years an impressive advanceespecially in the main cities of the world, although in the case of USA, Madrid and Barcelona have the same functions as the rest of the big capitals like New York or London.
Highly detailed city maps
If, for example, we compare the layout of the roads in a city like Madrid, Apple Maps, we find more details with the turnsareas where you can’t stop and even level crossings so you know exactly whether to go over or get off. A picture is worth a thousand words.
More precise public transport
Apple Maps public transportation is also more detailed than Google Maps. In supported cities, you can even appreciate the interior design of metro stations. Something that, who has made many transfers, appreciates knowing, since you know exactly where the line goes and it tells you the nearest exit depending on the destination you are heading to.
Design and tourist guides
Finally, we want to highlight the design of the map itself, with main buildings clearly visible and lit up at night. Additionally, in tourist cities, Apple has made guides so you can explore the city with recommendations on cultural and leisure places.
In this extension of Apple Maps, there is a big forgotten: Android
While Apple Maps is compatible with Chrome and Edge on Windows, if you try to open the website on an Android device, it tells you that it’s not compatible. On the one hand, it makes sense that Apple Maps not available on its first competitor. However, it would be a great bet to make Apple Maps a much more complete service thanks to the knowledge and contributions of millions more people. If there is something that needs to improve Apple Maps, it is precisely in the search and updating of businesses.
Apple Maps integrated with DuckDuckGo
Out of curiosity, if you use the DuckDuckGo search engine, Apple Maps is the official provider.. So any related search will take you to the destination through these maps. This web integration will help the users of the More private search engine to protect your identity and be able to complete the route, since until now it simply offered an image of the map, without the possibility of interacting with it.
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