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Apple Maps
Original author(s)Apple Inc.
Developer(s)Apple Inc.
Initial release19 September 2012 (2012-09-19); 12 years ago
Operating systemiOS ,MacOS, WatchOS
Available inEnglish
TypeMessaging
LicenseClosed source
Websitebeta.maps.apple.com

Apple Maps is a web mapping service developed by Apple Inc which is present across in Apple devices like iPhone, iPad , iPod, Mac and Apple Watch inside Apple ecosystem.

Apple Maps Interface

When it was launched in 2012, Apple Maps faced criticism for incorrect directions, sparse data on public transportation, and various bugs. However, Apple has since improved the service through numerous updates and acquisitions of companies specializing in mapping technology.

Some of the key features of Apple Maps include

Flyover

Flyover: 3D satellite views of certain locations, mainly big cities and landmarks.

Apple collecting Flyover data in 2011.
Nearby

Nearby: Allows users to search for nearby places of interest, such as restaurants, gas stations, and parking lots.

Transit

Transit: Displays public transportation networks, schedules, and locations of entries and exits of subway and train stations.


Indoor Maps: Provides indoor maps for select airports and shopping malls.

The team responsible for maintaing Apple Maps data is Maps Field Ops.