Apple made an announcement this Wednesday that its Apple Maps service has officially entered a public beta phase on the web, enabling direct access through browsers. This development introduces Apple Maps as a contender to Google Maps, which has been accessible online for some time.
The web version of Maps is available in English and supports Safari and Chrome browsers on Mac and iPad devices, as well as Chrome and Edge on Windows computers. Apple is working on extending this support to more languages, browsers, and devices in the future.
Functionality on the web mirrors that of the mobile application, offering driving and walking routes, the capability to order food via the Maps interface, access to curated guides and reviews, among other features. Apple is also planning to integrate its “Look Around” feature, which provides 360-degree views, to the web platform in the near term.
Furthermore, Apple has enabled developers to integrate links to Apple Maps on their web platforms, providing users with the ability to acquire driving directions, explore detailed information about places, and more directly through these links.
Introducing Apple Maps on the web, 12 years after its debut on the iPhone, reflects Apple’s ambition to widen its user base and present a challenge to Google Maps, which has been the predominant choice for online map services.
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