Why Apple Maps is Actually Better Now, by brooke tierney on YouTube. 11 min 58 s.
- Video length
- 11 min 58 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Open Apple Maps and search for the city, town or region you will be travelling in. Pinch and drag the map until the whole area you need fits on screen.
Tap the Download button on the place card. If you cannot see it, tap your profile picture, choose Offline Maps, then Download New Map.
Drag the corners of the box to resize the area, then tap Download. The map saves to your phone and stays available with no signal.
Tap the Look Around binoculars icon to drop into street-level imagery. Drag the picture to move along the road and tap to jump further ahead.
Use the search bar for a category like petrol or coffee, or type a name. Tap a result to see opening hours, phone number and directions.
Scroll down on a place card to read ratings and photos before you commit to going. Guides group recommended spots by city or theme.
Start directions, swipe up on the route card, then tap Share ETA and pick a contact. They see your arrival time update live.
After you disconnect from CarPlay or your car's Bluetooth, Maps drops a Parked Car pin. Tap it for walking directions back or add a photo and note.
Tap your profile picture and open Settings to set defaults like avoiding tolls or motorways, and to choose walking or transit as your usual mode.
Tips and common mistakes
Offline maps do not carry live traffic, so check the route again once you have a signal.
Re-download an offline map if you are heading back months later, so roads and businesses are current.
Look Around is not available everywhere, so do not rely on it for remote areas.
Set your route before you pull away rather than tapping the screen while driving.
Questions
Does Apple Maps work without internet?
Yes, if you downloaded that area first. Searching and routing inside the saved region still work, but live traffic and reviews need a connection.
How much space do offline maps take up?
It depends on the size of the area you boxed in. Small city maps are modest, while large rural regions use more storage, so check your iPhone storage if space is tight.
How do I remove an offline map?
Tap your profile picture, open Offline Maps, swipe left on the map and tap Delete. You can download it again whenever you need it.
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