Useful new features are reportedly coming to Apple Maps in iOS 18. Image: Apple/Cult of Mac Apple Maps could receive a pair of big updates this year: “Custom routes” and topographic maps. A developer ...

We've known for a while that Apple wants to turn Apple Maps into a more advanced mapping platform, and while I don't think the company can reach the app's full potential without an Android version, it ...

Apple may be planning to add support for "custom routes" in Apple Maps in iOS 18, according to code reviewed by MacRumors. ‌Apple Maps‌ does not currently offer a way to input self-selected routes, ...

Custom walking routes in Apple Maps offer turn-by-turn directions, elevation data, and the fastest way back. Custom walks can be planned for any location but require known roads, trails, or paths on ...

Apple Maps in iOS 18 introduces a comprehensive set of updates aimed at enhancing your navigation experience. With a redesigned interface, improved search capabilities, offline functionality, and ...

Apple could introduce a new feature for planning custom routes in Apple Maps, but little is known beyond a code snippet callout of the feature in an iOS 18 file. New operating system releases require ...

Create custom walking paths ahead of your next outdoor excursion. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac You can get rich topographical hiking maps of local trails and U.S. national parks on your iPhone, ...

One of the biggest benefits of Internet-connected navigation apps is the support for real-time traffic information. Thanks to this feature, these solutions can offer more advanced capabilities, ...

With iOS 18, iPhone users can download hikes or create their own in Apple's mapping app. Here's how to find your next route, and stay on track even when there's no cell signal. I've written for ...

Apple’s introducing some new tools in Maps for iOS 26 that keep track of your favorite places. Navigation will introduce a preferred route based on your movement history. Visited Places can keep track ...