Comment on Apple Maps will finally be getting offline downloads
Tandybaum@lemmy.world 1 year agoI’ve always used google maps on my iPhone and it has offline maps. I use it pretty regularly on trips to be damn sure I can get where I’m going regardless of cell signal.
I never used Apple Maps because it was HORRIBLE when it first came out. I used it a few times more recently and it’s actually pretty decent. With offline maps I might give it another real try.
LifeInOregon@lemmy.world 1 year ago
I find that Apple Maps gives very solid arrival estimates. When I used Google Maps it always seemed to over or undershoot the length of time it would take me to get where I was going in the moment. I also find that Apple’s voice guidance seems to be better and clearer about what it wants you to do. I switched over to it exclusively about two years ago.
Tandybaum@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Offline maps are a little above a “nice to have” feature for me. However, I think it makes it worth giving it another solid try for a few weeks. I’ll check it out as soon as iOS 17 hits.
SmashingSquid@notyour.rodeo 1 year ago
Apple maps will actually suggest storing offline maps if an area you’ll be going through is known to have bad cell service. Not sure how they’re determining where there’s bad service.
9to5mac.com/…/ios-17-apple-maps-offline-maps-rout…
InvisibleShade@kbin.social 1 year ago
Probably from carrier coverage maps
EeeDawg101@lemm.ee 1 year ago
Yep I’m Apple Maps for navigating but google maps for reviews on places. Apple Maps still uses freaking yelp. It’s ridiculous.