Apple has introduced a significant upgrade to its navigation system by bringing the Look Around feature to Apple Maps on the web. This feature, similar to Google’s Street View, allows users to view locations from street level, even if they don’t own an iPhone or Mac. The enhancement follows the initial web version release in June, which was still in beta and somewhat limited.
Look Around offers a 360-degree view of locations, enabling users to virtually explore streets. To activate Look Around, users can click on the binoculars icon in the bottom left corner of the map. Using Look Around is straightforward once users get the hang of it.
Clicking the binoculars superimposes the street view on the map, allowing users to navigate the area by clicking locations in the distance or moving the map for more control. However, Look Around’s coverage is currently more restricted than Google Street View.
Look Around feature added
It is available in select cities across the U.S., Canada, EU, U.K., and Australia. Apple’s website contains a detailed list of supported cities. Apple has assured users that they will continue to improve the beta version of Apple Maps Web.
They plan to support more features, platforms, and languages in the future, potentially including availability on Android devices. These enhancements are part of Apple’s commitment to providing an alternative to Google Maps’ extensive features. The expansion of Look Around and other features marks a significant effort by Apple to enhance their mapping service and offer more options to users worldwide.
Whether these updates will be enough to sway loyal Google Maps users remains to be seen, but having more choices is always beneficial. Users can anticipate further advancements in Apple Maps by staying tuned for future updates, making it a more robust navigation tool.
