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Developer(s) | Apple | ||
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Initial release | September 19, 2012 | ||
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Operating system | iOS 6 and later, iPadOS, watchOS, and macOS | ||
Type | Web mapping | ||
Website | apple |
Apple Maps is a web mapping service developed by Apple Inc. The default map system of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS, it provides directions and estimated times of arrival for driving, walking, cycling, and public transportation navigation. A "Flyover" mode shows certain densely populated urban centers and other places of interest in a 3D landscape composed of models of buildings and structures.
First released in 2012, Apple Maps replaced Google Maps as the default map system on Apple devices.[2] At launch, it drew criticism from users and reviewers for incorrect directions, sparse data about public transportation, and various other bugs and errors. Apple has since further developed the software addressing criticisms.[3]
While exclusive to Apple devices, it can be accessed on non-Apple devices in map-related search results on DuckDuckGo.[4][5][6]