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is expanding beyond its app. Just like with , the service is , albeit in beta form at the jump.
There are some limitations for now. Availability will vary by region and Maps is only available in English on the web at the outset. , you can access Apple Maps from Safari and Chrome on Mac and iPad. Windows PC users can access the service via Chrome and Edge. says it will expand the web experience to other languages, devices and browsers over time, but for now at least, iPhone users will need to keep using the Maps app.
The web version of Apple Maps includes directions; guides; opening hours, reviews and other helpful information for businesses; and actions such as ordering food. Apple will add other features, including Look Around (i.e. ), in the coming months.
After many years of restricting Maps to an app, Apple might be trying to take on Google at its own game. Google Maps has, for instance, long allowed developers to embed a section of a map on websites. Apple says devs will be able to link to its maps on the web to offer their users driving directions, information about places and more.
Expanding beyond the app is a smart idea and it could help Apple Maps reach more eyeballs. The company also started offering a several years ago.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at
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There are some limitations for now. Availability will vary by region and Maps is only available in English on the web at the outset. , you can access Apple Maps from Safari and Chrome on Mac and iPad. Windows PC users can access the service via Chrome and Edge. says it will expand the web experience to other languages, devices and browsers over time, but for now at least, iPhone users will need to keep using the Maps app.
The web version of Apple Maps includes directions; guides; opening hours, reviews and other helpful information for businesses; and actions such as ordering food. Apple will add other features, including Look Around (i.e. ), in the coming months.
After many years of restricting Maps to an app, Apple might be trying to take on Google at its own game. Google Maps has, for instance, long allowed developers to embed a section of a map on websites. Apple says devs will be able to link to its maps on the web to offer their users driving directions, information about places and more.
Expanding beyond the app is a smart idea and it could help Apple Maps reach more eyeballs. The company also started offering a several years ago.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at
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