At its annual meeting World Developer Conference Apple revealed on Monday how it was tweaking Maps to iOS 14 and WatchOS 7. He drove with cycling directions, which product design director Meg Frost noted as his most requested feature.
The dedicated bike option helps you find bike paths and takes altitude into account. It will tell you if the route includes quiet or busy roads, tell you if there is a steep section or if you will have to transport your bike on stairs
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With iOS 14, it will also add guides to show local businesses, restaurants, and other amenities. The company also had electric car owners in mind - EV routing, which will take into account the charging stations when calculating a route, will also be added.
The updated navigation app also deploys the UK, Ireland, and Canada.
Mac side, as part of his Big Sur Update, Apple has also revealed a new version of Maps, which adds more detailed maps and favorites (like home, work, or your local cafes). It also added the ability to create your own guides.
For travelers, the update adds interior maps for places like airports and the ability to look around your destination city. You can also track the progress of friends who shared their ETA with you, Apple noted during the event.
WWDC is virtually held for the first time due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
