But my favorite features are hidden, and of course, I found some of those, too. For example, we've already found several new features everyone is sure to love. We'll keep digging through Apple Maps and the rest of iOS 15, for that matter, and share what we discover. As a former longtime Android user, I like how it ties into all things Google which makes navigating more efficient (recent places, etc).

There's a joke to be made here, but I'll leave it alone. Try zooming out like that on Google Maps, and you'll find a flat map of Earth. I'd be lying if I didn't admit that I'm jealous that my kids will learn geography like this instead of on a paper map or old-fashioned plastic globe. That means you can spin the globe, only instead of seeing a static image of it, it'll change to match the time of day in various parts of the world. Apple added an interactive globe to Apple Maps. Zoom out some more, and then keep zooming out until you're staring at planet Earth. Once you have iOS 15 installed, try this: Open Apple Maps and zoom out. This feature may not help you daily, but it's something fun to point out nonetheless. Sarah Tew/CNET Apple Maps put the world in the palm of your hand The only exception is if the most recent patch has severe errors and bugs.IOS 15 will be out this fall, likely in September, and will come with all of these new Apple Maps features plus so much more. This is why updating to the latest iOS version is usually a good idea. While Apple has implemented fixes, users who haven’t switched to newer iOS versions may suffer from bugs. This would mean that after updating Chrome, you’d have to repeat the instructions above every time.

Some bugs reset your default apps to Apple’s factory settings after the new preferred app receives updates.

If you’re still using iOS 14 and haven’t updated to later patches, you may run into several problems after performing the above steps. Problems With iOS 14 and Switching Default Apps

Do the same for Navigate Between Locations.Īny time you tap on an address within an email using the Gmail app, you can choose between Google Maps or Apple Maps.

Under Navigate from Your Location, select Google Maps.

Tap the three horizontal line menu icon in the upper-lefthand corner.

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