Today Google released a massive update to its Maps app, with improved navigation instructions, new search options and even the ability to jump into the Uber app to order a ride.
Today Google released a massive update to its Maps app, with improved navigation instructions, new search options and even the ability to jump into the Uber app to order a ride.
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here a cool hidden feature in Maps app
OS X Mavericks brings 200+ new features to the Mac and two new stock apps: Maps and iBooks. The new Maps app is pretty much the same app that comes as a stock app in iOS and, even if you hate it, the OS X app is pretty nice.
Anyway… here’s a nice ( hidden in some way ) feature of the new Maps app in Mavericks: while in Satellite View, if you zoom out ( cmd- ) , the app will give you a nice earth view. That’s not the cool part. The cool part is that the app will show you real time day and night view ( with city lights ) as if you are looking at Earth from space.
If things look kinda familiar here, it’s because this hidden feature ( if you can or want to call it that ) looks a lot like Google’s upcoming Maps. The only difference is that Google will also show the stars, the sun and actual weather condition.
Go ahead try it out…
Crowsflight keeps you on track in the direction of your destination, but frees you to discover exciting distractions along the way. It is perfect for wandering around cities, especially without a data connection.
Crowsflight keeps you on track in the direction of your destination, but frees you to discover exciting distractions along the way. It is perfect for wandering around cities, especially without a data connection.
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Apparently there’s a hidden easter-egg in the latest version of Google Maps for iOS, that allows us to cache maps for offline viewing.
Apparently there’s a hidden easter-egg in the latest version of Google Maps for iOS, that allows us to cache maps for offline viewing. This is what you need to do: just line up your map to the area you want and type ok maps. That’s it. If you’re in a supported area, the maps will be saved. If not, you get an error message telling you the the area you’re on isn’t covered. This happens to me in Barcelona, so you might consider avoiding it on your vacations.
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3D Flyover support for Paris is now available in Apple Maps.
Just a quick heads-up for our French readers: 3D Flyover support for Paris is now available in Apple Maps. Until last week, Lyon was the only city in France that had support for Flyover but today Parisians, tourists and visitors can enjoy the gorgeous 3d rendering of the city that Apple is offering in the stock iOS maps app.
Nokia’s new Here Maps app for iOS has made its way to the App Store today, promising free turn-by-turn voice navigation, public transit information, and rich traffic reports.
Nokia’s new Here Maps app for iOS has made its way to the App Store today, promising free turn-by-turn voice navigation, public transit information, and rich traffic reports.
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If you miss Google Maps on your iOS device, you may be in luck as a set of blurry photos of an iPhone running the native app has leaked onto the www.
If you miss Google Maps on your iOS device, you may be in luck as a set of blurry photos of an iPhone running the native app has leaked onto the www.
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When Apple Maps was unveiled, it came with the claim that their maps were “the most beautiful, powerful mapping service ever.” Regardless of how the feature performed, that’s an awful hard statement to back up since everything has its flaws.
When Apple Maps app was unveiled, it came with the claim that their maps were “the most beautiful, powerful mapping service ever.” Regardless of how the feature performed, that’s an awful hard statement to back up since everything has its flaws.
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Reuters puts the heavily panned product to the test against Google in bustling Hong Kong.
Samsung has worked vigorously to bash Apple in recent print and TV ads, and now Motorola has joined in the melee. Both companies have launched new ads that poke fun at the negative feedback Apple has received regarding its new Maps app.
Samsung has worked vigorously to bash Apple in recent print and TV ads, and now Motorola has joined in the melee. Both companies have launched new ads that poke fun at the negative feedback Apple has received regarding its new Maps app.
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