Apple Maps is finally available in a web version that can be accessed using a desktop web browser. The service is currently available as a public beta. Users can now officially access Apple Maps on Windows, Linux, and other computers. Here are the details.
Apple Maps Opens Windows For All Desktops
Apple Maps was previously restricted to iOS, iPadOS, and macOS devices. The web version of Apple Maps allows users to search for new places, get directions to a certain location, and other basic navigation features from the mobile version.
Apple Maps on the Web also provides the estimated time to reach a specific location. It shows an ETA for both driving and walking routes. It also includes data on Indian locations, allowing users to search for nearby restaurants, cafes, malls, petrol stations, and other public places.
The web version of Apple Maps beta is currently limited to the Safari Browser, Google Chrome, and Microsoft Edge. Mozilla Firefox is not supported at the moment.
Apple Maps can only be accessed on desktops at beta.maps.apple.com. It does NOT work on mobile devices, even if the user tries to load the site’s desktop version.
Apple Maps web beta is limited to English only. The company says that support for more regional languages will be added soon. Hindi, Marathi, and other Indian languages are also not available yet.
The Apple Maps beta website also has a Guides section, allowing users to explore the popular locations of a specific town, state, or country. However, this feature does not support Indian locations yet and is limited to North America, Europe, and Australia.
Apple has also opened the APIs of Apple Maps web to software developers, allowing them to integrate it into third-party services. Developers can now use Apple Maps to provide navigation or detailed information on a particular place on their website.
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