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- Use offline maps. If you've installed the iOS 17, you'll finally be able to use Apple Maps without an active data connection. Simply tap your initials in the bottom right side of the screen, followed by Offline Maps and Download New Map.
- Touchscreen gestures. Navigating Apple Maps is significantly easier if you know which gestures can help you move beyond your immediate vicinity. You likely know that swiping in one direction or another physically moves the map view, but there are others to be aware of.
- Look Around with Apple’s take on Street View. Street View is a term closely linked to Google Maps, but Apple Maps has its own version as well, dubbed Look Around.
- Navigate with AR directions. Like Google Maps, Apple Maps offers immersive directions in augmented reality. By scanning the buildings around you, Apple Maps can offer step-by-step directions from street level.
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- Using Maps and CarPlay
Learn how to get driving directions in Maps on an iPhone or Apple device
Apple Maps integrated into iOS, making it simple to use for navigation on your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac. If you have a CarPlay display in your car, you can even connect your device to use the built-in display. This wikiHow will show you how to use Apple Maps.
Use the search bar to find an address or location and tap it. Tap the blue suggested route icon (Car, Person, Bus).
Add a start location, and then tap "GO" to begin navigating.
This looks like a map with a blue navigator.
Apple Maps is available on Apple devices such as iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac.
There are several ways that you can change the view of the map and move around to different locations with your fingers.
Move the map by using one finger to drag the map.
Zoom in and out by pinching your fingers. You can zoom in on a specific spot by double-tapping it.
Rotate the map by placing two fingers on the map. Rotate your wrist while keeping your fingers the same distance apart to rotate the map. You can zoom at the same time by moving your fingers closer or further apart.
Tap, hold, and drag the map to view nearby locations.
Alternatively, tap the search bar at the bottom of the page and enter an address or name.
To search for specific categories nearby, you can enter: Lunch, Fast Food, Gas Stations, Coffee Shops, Parking, Hotel, etc.
Its information will open in the bottom half of the screen. Swipe up on the information page to view it in full.
You'll see the destination's name, address, rating & reviews, phone number, website, and more (if available).
Tap the blue suggested route icon.
If you want the directions to be spoken, you can enable it if it isn't already.
Tap the volume button on the right side of the screen and select:
Volume icon with two sound waves: all directions are spoken
Volume icon with a caution triangle: only driving alerts are spoken
Volume icon with a slash: no directions are spoken
Maps will show the current step at the top of the window. The next step is directly below it.
Connect your iPhone to the CarPlay receiver.
If you have a car stereo system that supports
, you can connect your iPhone and view Maps on the CarPlay display. Use the USB cable for your iPhone to connect it to the CarPlay unit.
It may start automatically when you connect your iPhone, or you may need to select the "CarPlay" option on the display. This will start the CarPlay interface, and your iPhone will lock.
Apple Maps will launch, showing your current location.
This screen will allow you to search for specific destinations, find nearby businesses and locations, and view your past searches.
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Maps gives you at-a-glance information to make every drive a good one. Route planning provides ETAs for future departures based on expected traffic. As you drive, you see real-time traffic, current speed limits and nearby speed cameras.
