Apple Maps update brings 3D buildings and improved navigation to Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver
Apple has brought three-dimensional buildings and enhanced navigation to Canada, with Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver now showing details for road markings, land cover, trees, elevation, and public transit routes; introduces a windshield view for drivers and new walking directions shown in augmented reality; and much more.
Like it has done in London, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, San Diego, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C., Apple has created highly-detailed 3D models of Canada’s landmarks such as the Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal, and Robson Square in Vancouver, with the map adapting to show a moonlit glow activates at dusk to bring the map to life.
Maps now features improved road details to help drivers navigate through cities more easily. Turn lanes, medians, bus and taxi lanes, and crosswalks are clearly displayed for navigating busy intersections. When approaching overlapping complex interchanges, Maps shows a road-level view, making it easier to see upcoming traffic conditions or the best lane for an approaching exit.
The new update sees Maps offer improvements for public transit riders with an updated transit map. Nearby stations are displayed at the top of the screen, and users can pin their favourite lines in Maps so the best route is just one tap away. Once a transit route is selected, Maps will automatically notify the user when it is time to disembark as they approach their final destination, and riders can even keep track on Apple Watch.
Announced in an update posted to Apple’s Newsroom, Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of Services said “We’re excited for Apple Maps users to explore the beauty and culture of Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver in an incredibly detailed new way. Built with privacy at its core, this update is the continuation of our commitment to building the best, most accurate map of the world — with a beautifully designed experience and attention to detail that only Apple can deliver.”