Apple has rolled-out its upgraded Apple Maps experience to users in the Netherlands, Belgium, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg and Switzerland, bringing three-dimensional buildings, enhanced navigation, and 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 landmarks across the Netherlands, Belgium, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg and Switzerland including the NEMO Science Museum and the castles of Bellinzona, with the map adapting to show a moonlit glow at dusk to bring the map to life.
Maps now features improved road details to help drivers navigate more easily. Turn lanes, medians, bus and taxi lanes, and crosswalks are clearly displayed for navigating 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.
Drivers with certain electric cars can also plan their ride in Maps with suitable charging points, taking into account differences in altitude and other factors along the route.
Public access users in Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Switzerland can more easily find nearby stations and pin frequently used lines. With iOS 16, OV travelers can now see what their trip costs within Maps, put their transit subscription in Wallet, and view and replenish their balance.
“With Apple Maps, you explore the whole world without compromising your privacy. We’re excited to let even more users benefit from this with the new features we’re introducing today,” said Eddy Cue, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Services in a press release shared on Thursday. “Maps has been completely revamped and now offers better navigation, more detail, better information for places, and beautiful features that only Apple can offer, such as ‘Look Around’ and ‘Natural Language Guidance.’ It’s now easier than ever to map out trips to your favorite destinations.”