Just confirm the area to be cached and tap the big blue Download button. The simplest way is to search for a point of interest as usual and tap the Download button. One advantage of Apple's implementation of offline maps is how easy it is to save a region to the iPhone. Of course, the difference will be bigger in cities where Apple offers more metadata, such as in the US. © nextpitĪs expected from the added features, offline data on the Apple Maps app occupied more MBs than Google's for a similar coverage area, so that is something to keep in mind if you are running low on storage. As you zoom in near the street level, the available area is highlighted, avoiding uselessly zooming in non-cached regions.Ī clear outline shows maps available without an internet connection. © nextpitĪnother difference from Google Maps is that the iOS app offers clear indicators of which places were saved on the device, with a 'no cloud' icon clearly showing available offline maps. The feature probably won't be enough for trainspotters, but should be fine if you update your maps just before leaving a hotel room, for example.Īpple Maps cached information on public transport departures for trains and subways.

In our brief test, Apple Maps even managed to cache departure information on train stations, something that can be handy when traveling abroad as long as services are punctual, of course.

While Google Maps saves the name, address, telephone number, and opening times for saved places, Apple Maps-at least during this early iOS 17 beta release-cached details such as a short description, useful information (accepted payment methods, parking availability, etc.), and even the website address-ok, so this last one is not that useful without a connection. One feature in which Apple seems to have gone the extra mile is caching additional information on places. Affiliate offer Apple iPhone 13 To device databaseĭuring offline navigation, voice instructions continued to work, and even information on the estimated time of arrival (ETA) worked as usual.

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