Brief Summary
This video highlights ten useful features of Apple Maps that might persuade users to switch from Google Maps. These include automatic parked car location saving, adding personal notes to locations, booking ride-sharing services, using Apple Maps on Windows or Android, dropping and sharing pins, planning multi-stop routes, saving trips as guides, switching between map views, using Apple Maps in CarPlay, and using the Look Around feature.
- Automatic parked car location saving
- Adding personal notes to locations
- Booking ride-sharing services
- Using Apple Maps on Windows or Android
- Dropping and sharing pins
- Planning multi-stop routes
- Saving trips as guides
- Switching between map views
- Using Apple Maps in CarPlay
- Using the Look Around feature
Intro: Is Apple Maps Worth Using in 2025?
The video introduces ten features of Apple Maps that aim to demonstrate its improvements and potential as a default navigation app, despite its reputation compared to Google Maps. The presenter, Sanjra, encourages viewers to consider these features, which might change their preference to Apple Maps on their iPhones.
Remember Where You Parked Automatically
Apple Maps automatically remembers where you parked your car when using Apple CarPlay. After parking and walking away, the app saves the location, which then appears under Siri suggestions. Users can also ask Siri to remember or locate their parked car. To enable this feature, users need to go to settings, then apps, then maps, and enable show park location settings.
Add Personal Notes to Any Place
Apple Maps allows users to save custom notes to specific locations, which can be useful for remembering details about a place. To add a note, tap on the location, select the three dots, and choose "add a note." These notes are saved and accessible whenever the user visits the place, providing a personal way to store important information.
Book Uber or Lyft Directly from Maps
Users can book an Uber or Lyft directly from Apple Maps. After searching for a destination and tapping on driving directions, a ride share icon appears, displaying available ride options, estimated fares, and arrival times. This feature allows booking without switching apps, which is convenient for users in a hurry.
Use Apple Maps on Windows or Android (Web App)
Apple Maps is accessible on Windows PCs and Android phones via a web app at maps.apple.com. Although still in beta, users can look up places, get driving directions, view websites and timings. While signing in and saving places to guides are not yet available, Apple plans to add more features, similar to Google Maps.
Drop a Pin Anywhere and Share It
Apple Maps allows users to drop a pin on any location, even without a specific address, by pressing and holding on the map. The pinned location can then be shared via iMessage, WhatsApp, or AirDrop. This feature enhances the app's utility for planning trips, remembering locations, or helping friends find you.
Plan a Multi-Stop Route
Apple Maps enables users to plan routes with up to 15 stops. After starting navigation, users can add stops such as schools, gas stations, or grocery stores. The order of these stops can be rearranged to optimize the route. The entire multi-stop route can be shared with contacts, providing them with live updates.
Save Trips as Guides
Guides in Apple Maps allow users to save and organize places into custom lists, such as travel lists or restaurant recommendations. To create a guide, tap on a place, select the three dots, and choose "save to guide." Users can create new guides or add to existing ones, and these guides can be shared with friends and pinned to the home screen for quick access.
Switch Between Map Views (Standard, Transit, Satellite)
Apple Maps offers different map views: standard, transit, and satellite. The standard view is suitable for everyday navigation, while the transit view displays nearby bus stops, metro lines, and train stations with real-time arrival information. The satellite view provides high-resolution photo-based maps for previewing locations. Users can switch views by tapping the map layer icon and can also turn on overlays like traffic, air quality, or weather.
Use Apple Maps in CarPlay (Hidden Features)
Apple Maps in CarPlay offers real-time traffic and lane guidance, Siri integration, and ETA sharing. The interface adjusts based on the driving environment, zooming in for city streets and zooming out on freeways. Saved favorites from the iPhone also appear in CarPlay for easy navigation.
Use Look Around (Apple’s Street View)
The Look Around feature in Apple Maps provides a street-level view of locations in supported areas. By tapping the binocular icon, users can see a high-resolution, smooth, and user-friendly street view. The presenter prefers Apple's Look Around over Google Street View when available due to its higher quality.
