Apple Maps Now Available on the Web in Public Beta

Apple Maps has long been available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, but it hasn’t been available on the web. Google Maps has always had that edge, but now Apple is making a big move to take on its main competitor. For the first time, Apple launched Apple Maps for the web, meaning you can finally access Apple Maps in a browser.

In a Press Release,Apple announcedthat Apple Maps are now available on the web and are compatible withSafari, Chrome, and Edge on Mac and iPad, as well asChrome and Edge on Windows PCs.

The Apple Maps service on the web is currently in Public Beta and offers limited features. The web version includes directions, businesses, points of interest, curated guides, and more. At the moment, the beta version supports only walking and driving directions, and biking directions are available only on mobile versions. More features like Look Around will arrive in the “coming months.” As of now, users can’t log in to theirApple IDon the web to access saved places and custom Guides.

Apple further said that all developers. including the ones using MapKit JS can also link out to Apple Maps on the web. This will make it easier for their users to get driving directions and see detailed information about places.

You can visitbeta.maps.apple.comto try Apple Maps on the web in English. It’s worth knowing that theApple Maps web version is currently not available on Android devices orSafarion iPhones.Apple said support for additional languages, browsers, and platforms will be added over time.

It’s nice to see Apple Maps finally making their way to web browsers. For reference, Apple Maps was launched in 2012, and Google Maps made its debut on the web back in 2005. Over time, Apple has invested quite a lot to offer new features and improve the experience. The giant will add more features to the web version in the coming months. It will be interesting to see which experiences that currently exist oniOS, iPadOS,macOS, and watchOS will make their way to the web version.

Kanika Gogia

Kanika has been a loyal iPhone user since 2014 and loves everything Apple. With a Master’s in Computer Applications, passion for technology, and over five years of experience in writing, she landed at Beebom as an Apple Ecosystem Writer. She specializes in writing How To’s, troubleshooting guides, App features, and roundups for Apple users to help them make the best use of their gadgets. When not writing, she loves to try out new recipes and enjoy some family time.

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