Apple has announced that a public beta of Apple Maps is now available on the web, allowing you to use the service directly from your browser. The launch positions Apple Maps as a direct competitor to Google Maps, which has been established on the web for a long time. English-speaking users can access maps on the web via Safari and Chrome on Mac and iPad, as well as Chrome and Edge on Windows PCs. Apple plans to broaden support in the future to include additional languages, platforms, and browsers.
The features of Apple Maps on the web are comparable to those of its mobile app. In addition to ordering meals straight from the Maps place card and browsing guides and reviews, users can also obtain walking and driving instructions. In the coming months, Apple wants to develop the web version with new functions, including the 360-degree panoramic views provided by the “Look Around” feature. Apple highlights that developers using its MapKit JS tool can link directly to Maps on the web, enabling their users to access driving directions, view detailed place information, and more.
The introduction of the web version of Apple Maps marks 12 years since the service debuted on the iPhone. With this expansion, Apple aims to attract a broader audience and challenge Google Maps, which has predominantly been the leading choice for maps on the web.
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