Apple made some of the biggest changes to Maps this year with iOS 13, introducing not only a new Look Around feature, but also offering up even more realistic details, real-time transit information, flight status info, and much more. To allow Apple to contact you with questions about a reported issue on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to Settings Maps, scroll to the bottom of the screen and turn on Follow up by Email. Maps uses your default contact.
If you own an iPhone, you are probably already familiar with the built-in Maps app. Apple has made searching for locations even easier by bringing the Maps app to Mac. With it, you can search for locations, get directions, see traffic conditions, and more. Here's how to start using Maps on the Mac.
How to search for a location in Maps on the Mac
The most important, and standard, feature that any good mapping service requires is the ability to locate a place. With Maps, you can search for specific addresses, cities, street names, business, and more.
- Launch the Maps app from the Dock or Finder.
- Click on the Search bar.
- Enter your query into the Search bar. Try businesses, street addresses, cities, and more.
The location you searched for will appear on the map with a red pin designating the location
How to reset your current location in Maps on the Mac
If you are searching all over the world but want to quickly get back to your current location, you can jump back using the current location finder.
- Click the arrow button next to the Search bar.
The map will jump back to your current location, which will be designated with a blue dot.
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How to search for an address from one of your contacts in Maps on the Mac
You can search for more than just general locations. On the Mac, you can type in the name of a person or business in your Contacts app, if you have the address saved, to find the location on the Map.
- Launch the Maps app from the Dock or Finder.
- Click on the Search bar.
- Ccleaner for mac. Enter the name of a person or business in your Contacts into the Search bar.
The contact will appear at the bottom of the search suggestion list under Contacts.
How to switch to transit or satellite view in Maps on the Mac
You can see all available transit routes in most major cities around the world. Apple is still updating this feature, so it might not be available in the location you are looking up just yet. You can also switch to satellite view to see a more detailed version of an area.
- Launch the Maps app from the Dock or Finder.
- Search for a location.
- Click Transit in the upper right corner of the Maps window to view train, bus, and other public transportation routes.
- Transit routes will be designated with different colored lines running through the cities.
- Click Satellite in the upper right corner of the Maps window to view a satellite image of the location.
How to get driving, walking, or transit directions in Maps on the Mac
Once you've found the location you are looking for, you can get directions from your current location, or from any other location.
- Launch the Maps app from the Dock or Finder.
- Click Directions in the upper left corner of the Maps window.
- Enter a Starting location or select My Location.
- Enter an Ending location.
- Click Drive to get driving directions.
- Click Walk to get walking directions.
- Click Transit to get transit directions.
The step-by-step directions will appear on the left side of the Maps window.
How to show traffic in Maps on the Mac
If you are worried about how long it is going to take to get to your destination, you can check current traffic conditions to help give you an estimate of when you should leave.
- Launch the Maps app from the Dock or Finder.
- Click on the Map tab in the upper right corner of the Maps window.
- Click Show in the bottom left corner of the Maps window.
- Click Show Traffic.
- Click on a traffic icon to see what might be causing the slowdown.
How to show the 3D map in Maps on the Mac
You can get a more robust view of an area by using the 3D tool in the Maps app. It simulates building structures to help you get a better idea of what an area looks like. When you enable the 3D map, make sure you zoom in close to really see what it can do.
- Launch the Maps app from the Dock or Finder.
- Click Show in the bottom left corner of the Maps window.
- Click Show 3D Map.
- Click and drag the 3D icon in the bottom right corner of the screen to increase or decrease the level at which you are viewing 3D buildings.
- Click and drag the compass in the bottom right corner of the screen in a circular motion to rotate your view.
How to use Flyover
Some destination spots around the globe have been given special attention by the Maps development team at Apple. Flyover is a feature that takes you on a visual adventure across a city. You will fly around, looking at iconic spots, like the Eiffel Tower in Paris or Buckingham Palace in London. Office 2011 for mac.
- Launch the Maps app from the Dock or Finder.
- Search for a Flyover city. You can see a list of cities supporting Flyover here.
- Click on Start next to the 3D Flyover Tour tab at the bottom center of the screen.
- Click on End when you want to stop the tour.
How to send map locations or directions to your iPhone in Maps on the Mac
If you've figured out where you want to go and have directions ready, you can send them to your iPhone so they are waiting for you when you are ready to leave. All you have to do is open Maps on the iPhone when you head out.
- Launch the Maps app on your Mac.
- Click Directions in the upper left corner of the Maps window.
- Enter a Starting location or select My Location.
- Enter an Ending location.
- Launch the Maps app on your iPhone.
- Click on the Share button in the Maps app on your Mac.
- Select your device.
- Tap Show Notepad++ for mac. when you see the directions pop up in the Maps app on your iPhone.
If you are signed into iCloud and sync the Maps app, your searches will automatically sync between your iPhone and Mac. This feature is useful if you want directions starting from somewhere other than your current location.
How to share map locations or directions with others in Maps on the Mac
If you want to send directions to someone else, save a location to one of your notes apps, or show friends and family where you are staying on your vacation on your social feeds, you can share locations and directions from the Maps app.
- Launch the Maps app.
- Search for a location or get directions.
- Click on the Share button.
- Select the app with which you want to share the Maps info.
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With iOS 13, Apple introduced several additional features to its Maps app, one of which is called Look Around. This gives you a street-level view of what's around your current location or the location you search for on the map. If you've ever used Google Street View, you already have a good idea of how Look Around works, but Apple's equivalent feature includes a couple of functions that differentiate it from Google Maps.
Launch the Apple Maps app on your iPhone or iPad, and then check to see if there's a binoculars icon on the map in your exact location. (Tap the location arrow in the floating menu of options if another area of the map is showing that's different to where you're at).
If you see a pair of binoculars on the map, simply tap them to open a street-level view in a card overlay at the top of the screen. You can also tap the two arrows pointing away from each other in the top left corner of the card to take the street-level view fullscreen.
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Note that you should also see the binoculars icon available to tap in the floating menu when checking the standard overhead map in a supported location.If Look Around isn't yet supported in your current location, you can still search for specific locations supported by Look Around. For example, try searching for San Francisco and you'll see a Look Around icon in the results overlay.
Once you're in Look Around mode, tap the view to move through the area. You can also tap a spot further in the distance and the view will smoothly zoom towards the location.
To help orient you in Look Around mode, points of interest such as bars, restaurants, parks and the like are identified by floating icons at street level. Note however that you can only zoom into areas that can be accessed by vehicles, because the Look Around data is captured by cars fitted with 360-degree cameras.
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