Photo: reddit user aronyigin
Apple is about to give users a very good reason to stick with Apple Maps and no longer switch to Google Maps if they use CarPlay behind the wheel.
The next major iOS update will allow Apple Maps to display turn-by-turn navigation in the instrument cluster, letting drivers get additional information on the route without looking at the infotainment screen.
The feature will be available with iOS 17.4 when Apple Maps runs on CarPlay. It'll require carmakers to support the feature.
Photos published by reddit user aronyigin on the social network provide us with an early look at the updated navigation experience in the instrument cluster, with "before and after" shots confirming Apple Maps will offer a more straightforward experience overall.
While many users claim the feature has been around for a while in their cars, this isn't entirely accurate. Apple Maps in the instrument cluster has indeed been available for at least a couple of years in certain models, but with the update to iOS 17.4, Apple will enable its navigation app to display turn-by-turn guidance.
The existing Apple Maps integration in the instrument cluster via CarPlay includes only the highlighted route on a small map. iOS 17.4 will make the navigation experience feel more convenient by offering additional turn information using a familiar interface.
Apple keeps working on overhauling the experience with Apple Maps. The detailed city experience is the company's biggest effort to upgrade Apple Maps, moving the service from third-party data to Apple's in-house maps. The detailed city experience keeps rolling out in stages to users across the world, as it requires comprehensive data collection.
Apple pays particular attention to the level of detail in the detailed city experience, with the new Apple Maps showing medians, crosswalks, sidewalks, trees, and 3D buildings. Apple is also improving the navigation experience with stop sign and traffic light location data.
The new Apple Maps includes an incident reporting system similar to the one bundled with Waze, allowing users to flag the location of accidents, speed traps, and other hazards. The feature is yet to gain traction but will eventually turn Apple Maps into a Waze competitor, especially once the detailed city experience lands in more regions.
Meanwhile, Apple is also working on addressing the main shortcomings of Apple Maps. The debut of iOS 17 brought offline map support, allowing users to navigate without an Internet connection. The long overdue update was one of the most requested features in Apple Maps and has been around for years in Google Maps.
iOS 17.4, which will enable the updated navigation experience in the instrument cluster, will likely start rolling out to users next month when the beta testing stage is over. The new version will be available for all devices supported by iOS 17, namely the iPhone XS and newer.
The feature will be available with iOS 17.4 when Apple Maps runs on CarPlay. It'll require carmakers to support the feature.
Photos published by reddit user aronyigin on the social network provide us with an early look at the updated navigation experience in the instrument cluster, with "before and after" shots confirming Apple Maps will offer a more straightforward experience overall.
While many users claim the feature has been around for a while in their cars, this isn't entirely accurate. Apple Maps in the instrument cluster has indeed been available for at least a couple of years in certain models, but with the update to iOS 17.4, Apple will enable its navigation app to display turn-by-turn guidance.
The existing Apple Maps integration in the instrument cluster via CarPlay includes only the highlighted route on a small map. iOS 17.4 will make the navigation experience feel more convenient by offering additional turn information using a familiar interface.
Apple keeps working on overhauling the experience with Apple Maps. The detailed city experience is the company's biggest effort to upgrade Apple Maps, moving the service from third-party data to Apple's in-house maps. The detailed city experience keeps rolling out in stages to users across the world, as it requires comprehensive data collection.
Apple pays particular attention to the level of detail in the detailed city experience, with the new Apple Maps showing medians, crosswalks, sidewalks, trees, and 3D buildings. Apple is also improving the navigation experience with stop sign and traffic light location data.
The new Apple Maps includes an incident reporting system similar to the one bundled with Waze, allowing users to flag the location of accidents, speed traps, and other hazards. The feature is yet to gain traction but will eventually turn Apple Maps into a Waze competitor, especially once the detailed city experience lands in more regions.
Meanwhile, Apple is also working on addressing the main shortcomings of Apple Maps. The debut of iOS 17 brought offline map support, allowing users to navigate without an Internet connection. The long overdue update was one of the most requested features in Apple Maps and has been around for years in Google Maps.
iOS 17.4, which will enable the updated navigation experience in the instrument cluster, will likely start rolling out to users next month when the beta testing stage is over. The new version will be available for all devices supported by iOS 17, namely the iPhone XS and newer.
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