How to Use Apple Maps on the Web

The boundaries of Apple’s walled garden aren’t as well defined as they used to be; Apple Maps is the latest app to break out. It has taken a while—the app launched in 2012—but you can now use Apple Maps on the web. You can load it up in a browser on Windows PCs, Macs, iPads, and even in an Android phone's mobile browser. Right now, the Apple Maps web app has a beta label attached to it, which means it's a work in progress. Expect more features and better performance over time. (You can't yet sign in with your Apple ID, for example.) You also need a compatible browser, and that means Safari, Chrome, Edge, or Firefox. Despite its beta status, there's already a lot you can do with Apple Maps on the web, including looking up places, getting directions to specific places, and accessing guides to popular cities and other destinations. Map Basics Apple Maps on the web can give you a wealth of information about places. Courtesy of David Nield We don't yet have the ability to sign into App ... Read full article.