On the eve of the big event on September 14 in which it will unveil iPhone 13, Apple Watch Series 7 and other devices, Apple also announces in Italy the new Maps unveiled at the time of the presentation of iOS 15. The platform, already launched in some countries starting from the United States, has been completely redesigned to be more precise, realistic and helpful to users in car navigation, public transport directions and many other aspects, including destination guides to inspire people to discover new ideas, places or attractions. On the base of brand new takeovers and acquisitions. In short, we are working on new data. The update also includes San Marino and the Vatican City.
The new maps therefore bring a more realistic representation of the wooded areas and naturalistic areas in general, orography and hydrography Of the territory, extremely precise 3D representations of the urban fabric (including those of over 80 of the most important monuments and buildings in the country, will increase) that change the consultation experience giving it a meaning and almost a much deeper awareness of the urban and extra-urban context. Obviously, a long series of new features that make the use of the app more fluid: the indications of the Siri assistant in natural language, the indication of speed limits, of Speed Cameras, from the right lanes to take in complex junctions and restricted traffic areas. And navigation within closed places such as airports and shopping centers. One that Apple is betting heavily on is the relaunch of Look Around, which again highlights the area’s riches and sights.
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Users can also share an arrival time provided by using the Share arrival time feature with family, friends and colleagues with a simple touch or by asking Siri. The recipient can track the movement and Maps will also update it with a new estimate of the traveler’s arrival time if a significant delay occurs.
The function Favorites instead, it allows you to start navigation to the places most frequented by the user with a single touch while Flyover offers a way to see some of the major metropolitan areas with photo-realistic and engaging 3D views.
These features – obviously also supported on CarPlay – are intended for get even richer from next week, when it will be released iOS 15 for all users at the same time as the launch of the new iPhone 13. At that point, just like for all other markets that enjoy maps renewed at this level, from the US to Canada to the UK, Maps will automatically follow the user on public transport, indicating which stop to get off at, and will offer detailed information in real time (but only for Milan) on city transport. For example, the current location of a traveling bus or train and system links to aid planning. Weather warnings will arrive, on interactive globe from which to start exploring the planet, new tabs for places (including details of activities within others, such as a coffee shop in a supermarket or a clothing store in a shopping complex), a route planner by varying schedules starting, more careful guides (populated by a number of reputable sources including Louis Vuitton City Guides, Culture Trip and Lonely Planet), better research and, in late September, the traffic accidents in real time.
“Apple Maps is the best way to explore and navigate the world – all while protecting your privacy – and we’re thrilled to bring this experience to even more users with today’s launch,” said Eddy Cue, senior vice president. of Services from Apple – we rebuilt the maps from the ground up, with better navigation, richer details, more accurate information for locations, and notable features only Apple can offer, including Look Around, Natural Language Siri Directions, and more still. It is now easier than ever for users in Italy to find the places they love and reach their destination even faster and easier ”.
As usual, maximum attention to privacy: Maps requires no registration and is not linked in any way to Apple ID. Custom functions, such as the suggestion of the departure time to arrive on time for the next appointment, are created on the device and all the data collected during the use of the app, such as search terms, navigation path and information on traffic, they are associated with random identifiers that continually reset to ensure the best possible experience and to improve Maps. Not only that: the app obscures the user’s location on Apple’s servers when searching for a place through a process called “fuzzing” and converts the precise location where the search originated into a less exact one after 24 hours. Obviously it does not keep the history of what has been searched for or where a user has been.
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