Sujet : Apple Maps ... now in a web browser near you
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Currently in public beta testing. No need for a specific Maps app, but it does need an up-to-date version of Safari, Chrome, or Edge web browsers (apparently does not work with Firefox for some weird reaon).
Apple takes direct aim at Google with surprising launch
of Apple Maps on the web
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Now you won't need an Apple device to use the best mapping service.
Apple Maps might have had an inauspicious start, but over the years
it's gotten a whole lot better. Today, Apple Maps is as good or
better than Google Maps, with stunning visuals, incredibly detailed
topography, and rock-solid turn-by-turn directions and traffic
updates. The only problem (other than a secret Duck Duck Go
integration) is it only works on Apple devices.
Now the secret's out. Apple on Wednesday launched Apple Maps on the
web in beta, allowing anyone to use the service in a browser. Now,
you won't need an Apple device to use Apple Maps, and many features
are already available, including driving and walking directions;
point-of-interest information including photos, hours, ratings, and
reviews; ordering food directly from the Maps place card; and
curated Guides to discover places to eat, shop, and explore in
cities around the world. Additionally, Apple says the Look Around
feature, which lets you explore 360-degree panoramic views of some
places, will be available in the coming months.
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https://beta.maps.apple.com>
Apple Maps on the web joins Apple Music and Apple TV on the web, but
those are for subscribers. Apple Maps will presumably remain a free
service available as an alternative to Google Maps. It is currently
available in English with Safari and Chrome on Mac and iPad, as well
as Chrome and Edge on Windows PCs. Support for additional languages,
browsers, and platforms will be expanded over time, Apple notes.
There is no timetable for the service to come out of beta.
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https://www.macworld.com/article/2408087/apple-maps-on-the-web-beta-launch-directions-look-around.html>