Subj : iOS 18 gives Apple Maps a big search upgrade to go with its offli
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Tue Jun 25 2024 12:45:05

iOS 18 gives Apple Maps a big search upgrade to go with its offline hiking 
trails

Date:
Tue, 25 Jun 2024 11:38:41 +0000

Description:
The iOS 18 beta includes a bunch of new features for Apple Maps like Search 
Here and offline hiking trails.

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The latest beta for iOS 18 is showcasing a slew of upgrades for your iPhones 
essential apps thatll be rolling out to everyone later this year  and Apple 
Maps is no exception, with a handful of new features en route. 

The standout improvement for most people will be a new Search Here button 
(via Reddit ). Currently, Apple Maps is a little frustrating when it comes to 
searching for places like restaurants outside of your current location. 
Search for restaurant options in another part of town, and Apple Maps often 
returns its view to your current location  forcing you to scroll all the way 
back over. 

This new Search Here button eliminates that annoyance by forcing the app to 
look in the area that's currently on screen, even if thats not where you are 
right now. New Search Here button finally implemented in iOS 18 from 
r/applemaps 

Yes, its a somewhat minor tweak, but for frequent Apple Maps users we expect 
itll save them a lot of hassle and frustration when using the search function 
going forward. Thats not all iOS 18 has to offer though. A hikers best 
friend? (Image credit: Apple) 

If you love walking then iOS 18 will make Apple Maps a lot more helpful, if 
you live in the US. Hikers will be able to take advantage of new topographic 
maps for US National Parks that serve up more accurate details on trails 
youre looking to explore. You'll also be able to download trail maps so you 
can access them even when you lose your internet connection. 

There are also tools for customizing your walks. You'll be able to create 
custom walks and hiking routes to use instead of Apple Maps recommendations. 
Perhaps you prefer a more scenic route, or want trek to avoid certain areas. 
Whether it's a custom route or a pre-made one you can also make notes about 
your saved trails to help aid you in navigating them in the future. 

Combine these tools with the iPhones satellite phone capabilities  at least 
for iPhone 14 , iPhone 14 Pro , iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Pro models  and Apples 
smartphone is looking more and more useful for hikers and outdoorsy types. 

Well have to see if iOS 18s full release brings any more upgrades to Apple 
Maps, or other iPhone features, to continue this trend, but it's certainly 
looking promising so far. You might also like 5 of the best iOS 18 features 
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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/phones/iphone/ios-18-gives-apple-maps-a-big-search-u
pgrade-to-go-with-its-offline-hiking-trails


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