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panoramic view, interior plans and guides

oriXone January 26, 2021 No Comments

The Apple Maps app received a lot of criticism in its early days, but it’s currently one of the more interesting alternatives to Google Maps available to Apple users. And the best thing about this app is that it is on all Apple devices so We can use Apple Maps on our Mac computer, iPhone, iPad or even Apple Watch.

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Domina Apple Maps on Mac

In this case, we will talk about Apple Maps on Mac, which includes many interesting functions such as Look Around, or panoramic view, interior maps, the ability to send routes to iPhone, travel guides and much more.

Apple Maps on Mac: Everything You Need to Know

The app of Apple Maps is included in macOS for several versions. The icon should appear in the dock unless you deleted it, in which case you should look for it in the apps folder.

Some features of Apple Maps are only available available in some cities around the world, but the good thing is that Apple is slowly updating Apple Maps to get more information.

Look around the panoramic view

This view looks a lot like Google Street View, but with Apple’s unique touch is so much better. The only problem is that it’s only available in a few major cities around the world, but we know that Apple is working to increase the number of cities that support Look Around.

To use Look Around or Panoramic View in Apple Maps on our Mac, follow these steps:

  • Find a location on Apple Maps in a city compatible with Look Around.
  • Zoom in slightly on the map.
  • You can place a point on the map or click directly on the binoculars icon that appears above.
  • You can move the icon on the map, in blue are the streets in which you can move.
  • In one place you will see the panoramic view.
  • By tapping the zoom icon, you will see Look Around You in full screen.
  • You can move around by clicking on the image.
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The Look Around function in Apple Maps

Satellite view maps like Google Earth

As with Google Earth, in Apple Maps we can use satellite view to be able to see our city. In this case, the list of compatible countries is huge. To see Apple Maps in satellite view on your Mac, follow these steps:

  • Locate the place you want to see in satellite view.
  • In the upper area, click the icon with a map.
  • Select the Satellite view.
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Turn on satellite mode in Apple Maps

Transit lines in Apple Maps

the Metro lines are also drawn on Apple Maps in supported cities. It’s an interesting sight, especially if we are visiting a foreign city, so you can see the metro lines:

  • Locate the city where you want to see the metro lines.
  • In the upper area, click the icon with a map.
  • Select the Public transport view.
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Activate metro lines in Apple Maps

View Apple Maps and 3D on your Mac

Another of those functions that Google Earth also has, but in which Apple Maps is superior. The 3D view of Apple maps is excellent

with very precise reproduction. Here’s the full list of 3D cities available on Apple Maps, and here’s how you can access this feature from your Mac:

  • Find the city you want to see in 3D on Apple Maps.
  • Click on the 3D icon.
  • You will be able to move around the map freely and rotate it to see different buildings.
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The 3D view in Apple Maps

Interior plans of the building

There are some places where GPS can malfunction, such as airports or shopping centers. This is why Apple has implemented a system for mapping the interior of buildings.

These functions are also available in many cities, although it is true that in some places they are more precise than in others. This is how you can see interior cards in Apple Maps:

  • Look for the airport or shopping center.
  • Zoom in slightly on the map.
  • If the location has advanced functions, the phrase “Look inside” will appear.
  • Below we can select the different plants.
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Interior of buildings in Apple Maps

Send directions to iPhone

One of the most interesting features of Apple Maps is that we can quietly search the itinerary of a trip on our Mac and send it to the iPhone

to follow her quietly from our car. Here are the steps to follow:

  • Find the route you want to take in the Maps app on your Mac.
  • Among the different options, select the one you want to follow.
  • Tap the share icon.
  • Now click Send to iPhone from [tu nombre]
  • You will see a notification on your iPhone and tap it to open the route in Apple Maps.
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Sending Apple Maps Directions to iPhone is Easy

Travel guides

One of the latest features of Apple Maps is the travel guides. We have guides from various reference websites such as Lonely Planet. However, being the latter, there are few cities that have travel guides. So you can find them:

  • Find a large city that has guides.
  • When locating it on the map, a series of guides will appear next to the description.
  • By tapping on it, you will see different indications on the map with precise descriptions.
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Apple Maps Travel Guides

We will be that with this suit Apple Maps guide on macOS you can master Apple’s maps app, which is much more complete and powerful than you might think.

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