Apple on Wednesday launched its Maps service on the web as part of a public beta, meaning you can now access it on a browser — no iPhone, iPad or Mac necessary. It’s the latest example of Apple expanding Maps and emulating the success of competitor Google Maps, which debuted on desktop back in 2005.
Apple Maps had only been usable on the company’s devices with the advantage of greater integration within the Apple ecosystem: for instance, unlike the Google Maps app, Apple Maps sends turn-by-turn directions to Apple Watches. But moving to the web shows confidence in its location and direction services beyond Apple device owners.
The iPhone maker shared the Apple Maps update in a statement, noting: “Now, users can get driving and walking directions; find great places and useful information including photos, hours, ratings, and reviews; take actions like ordering food directly from the…
