The mapping service was released on September 19, 2012.

Apple also announced that the application would include turn-by-turn navigation, 3D maps, ~Flyovers and 3D maps, and the virtual assistant Siri. History Initial release Īpple Maps was announced along with iOS 6, OS X Mountain Lion, and iCloud during the 2012 Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC).Īpple revealed that the application would replace Google Maps as the default web mapping service for iOS. While exclusive to Apple devices, it can be accessed on non-Apple devices in map-related search results on DuckDuckGo. Apple has since further developed the software addressing criticisms. At launch, it drew criticism from users and reviewers for incorrect directions, sparse data about public transportation, and various other bugs and errors. A 'Flyover' mode shows certain densely populated urban centers and other places of interest in a 3D landscape composed of models of buildings and structures.įirst released in 2012, Apple Maps replaced Google Maps as the default map system on Apple devices.

The default map system of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS, it provides directions and estimated times of arrival for driving, walking, cycling, and public transportation navigation. IOS 6 and later, iPadOS, watchOS, and macOSĪpple Maps is a web mapping service developed by Apple Inc.

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