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Apple Maps launches on the web to challenge Google Maps

CosmicTaco · 2024-07-25T08:52:47.162232+05:30

- Apple announced on Wednesday that Apple Maps is now available on the web via a public beta, accessible directly from your browser. - The launch puts Apple Maps in direct competition with Google Maps, which has long dominated the web mapping space. - The web version of Apple Maps is currently available in English and works on Safari and Chrome on Mac and iPad, as well as Chrome and Edge on Windows PCs. - Apple plans to add support for more languages, browsers, and platforms, along with additional features like the 360-degree panoramic 'Look Around' view. - Developers can link to Apple Maps on the web, allowing users to get driving directions and detailed place information, expanding Apple Maps' reach 12 years after its initial iPhone launch. Source: Techcrunch

Apple announced on Wednesday that Apple Maps is now available on the web via a public beta, accessible directly from your browser.
The launch puts Apple Maps in direct competition with Google Maps, which has long dominated the web mapping space.
The web version of Apple Maps is currently available in English and works on Safari and Chrome on Mac and iPad, as well as Chrome and Edge on Windows PCs.
Apple plans to add support for more languages, browsers, and platforms, along with additional features like the 360-degree panoramic 'Look Around' view.
Developers can link to Apple Maps on the web, allowing users to get driving directions and detailed place information, expanding Apple Maps' reach 12 years after its initial iPhone launch.

Source: Techcrunch

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