Apple Maps has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, offering a more detailed and user-friendly navigation experience across a growing number of European countries. With its enhanced features and improved visual presentation, Apple Maps is becoming a top contender in the world of digital map services.
Countries with the New Apple Maps
Here’s a list of European countries that currently enjoy the new Apple Maps experience:
- Central Europe: Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic (Czechia), Hungary, Poland, Slovenia
- Western Europe: Andorra, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Portugal, San Marino, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom
- Northern Europe: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden
- Others: Greece, Italy, Vatican City
Key Features of the New Apple Maps
- Enhanced Detail: The redesigned maps offer richer visual details, including building outlines, landmarks, elevation changes, parks, and more.
- Look Around: This feature, similar to Google Street View, allows users to explore areas with immersive 360-degree street-level imagery.
- 3D Landmarks: Select cities feature photo-realistic 3D models of popular landmarks.
- Natural Language Guidance: Turn-by-turn directions are delivered in a more conversational, human-like format, making navigation easier to follow.
- Lane Guidance: Provides lane-specific directions, ensuring you’re in the correct lane for turns or complex intersections.
- Cycling Directions: Find routes optimized for cyclists, including bike lanes, paths, and elevation information.
Apple is continuously expanding its redesigned maps to more countries. This ongoing rollout demonstrates the company’s commitment to providing a world-class navigation experience for its users across the globe.
