iOS 18’s Maps upgrade makes my go-to feature even more convenient

My favorite moments with Apple Maps are when I’m not going anywhere physically, but rather browsing the app and saving new places to visit. And an iOS 18 upgrade has made that experience better than ever. Browsing is my favorite pastime in Apple Maps Apple Maps serves two primary needs for users: getting you from point A to B and helping you discover places to go That first purpose, of course, needs to be done well. Errors in location data are what got Apple Maps into big trouble upon its debut. But the vast majority of my own Maps use involves time at home. I’m lying in bed, or sitting on the sofa, and browsing a particular neighborhood or area where I’m considering a visit. Sometimes this is done out of necessity. For example, if I know I’ll be traveling somewhere and want to find out what’s near the hotel. Most of the time though, I’m browsing just for fun. I want to see what’s out there, what I’m missing out on, and the Maps app is my virtual discovery method. I live in ... Read full article.