Interesting thing about that one was it didn’t happen 50% of the time. It was a very infrequent issue. For me, at least.
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The iOS14 Apple Maps Thread
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Overall I’m loving the new UK map, the detail is fantastic.
However, I’ve noticed there seems to be serious issues with directions (specifically the arrival location), lots of places the directions aren’t taking you to the actual location. I’ve tried on my iPad which is showing the old maps still and they are fine on there, so I have no idea what’s happening with the new maps but they need to sort it as 50%+ of places I’ve looked at have incorrect arrival locations (all these locations are fine on the old map). I’ve submitted lots of reports!
However, I’ve noticed there seems to be serious issues with directions (specifically the arrival location), lots of places the directions aren’t taking you to the actual location. I’ve tried on my iPad which is showing the old maps still and they are fine on there, so I have no idea what’s happening with the new maps but they need to sort it as 50%+ of places I’ve looked at have incorrect arrival locations (all these locations are fine on the old map). I’ve submitted lots of reports!
Here is an example (some are a lot worse). The directions to the Coffee Cup just stop! On the old map the directions take you to the correct place. Very strange.
Here is another one. The directions to
Shell just stop. There are some that are literally 2+ miles away (but again, they’re fine on the old map).
Shell just stop. There are some that are literally 2+ miles away (but again, they’re fine on the old map).
This is why they release it to 10-20% of users typically 6 weeks before releasing to everyone.
Maps issues like these though can be fixed within a day or two if reported as it is all server side. You may even lose the new Maps as they move them to a different test group and not see them again until general release.
EDIT: Maybe there isn't enough power on your phone to get there?
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Yea we tried GM over the weekend but went back to Apple. Wby would you have lights but not during navigation. That's where you need them most. Also two other things we didn't like.
It zooms in too much. The one time we were going around a curve, and all it showed was the little piece of the curve. Would be nice to see a little more of what was coming.
It does lane assistance way too soon. The exits come rapidly with exit only lanes, but it was showing to be in the right lane like four exits early. The only time it was actually good was when we first left. There are two right turn lanes, and one goes to 22E, and the other you can either get on 22W or continue N. Apple will always just state to be in the two right lanes, but Google specifically stated second lane from the right which was much better, because then you are already in position to get on 22W, instead of realizing you are actually in the wrong lane, when isn't very long before it goes E, and you have to hope the other lane is clear and scramble over there.
Same for Panera Bread. And I've reported it three times. Why even have a report button??? And I don't get any feedback past the initial screen where it states it has been reported. There no way a newcomer will know where to go from the end of the route it gives.
I‘ve been to a few places today (even checked them out beforehand and used walking directions for one restaurant) and it shows no rating interface here (germany).
I hope this is not a staggered rollout like everything they seem to be doing with Maps. I really hope they flick the switch on this one because it was the biggest reason I jumped on the beta train. I‘ve been asking for this for years.
Does anyone have any further info on creating a personal guide in maps? I can’t find much of anything about it when googling. Really hoping I can use that functioanlty on Mac to migrate all my google places to Apple Maps to be able to switch over...
Or it may have simply changed...some people may have lost them.
Share anything interesting you see!!
"...some people may have lost them."
Still having them after others get them is a good sign. Typically means it is close to being released as Apple feels comfortable enough to release without pulling away from certain "test subjects."
Doesn't mean people WEREN'T removed, but hopefully it is a good sign.
It's been nearly 2 weeks since release, so based on past schedules, The UK may see general release around the first week of October. My guess is that Canada goes into preview next with release by the end of November.
I'm assuming that they are testing for a roll out with 14
(I'm also assuming that we get 14 on or near the usual schedule even if the new hardware is delayed)
Maybe, but the two events have never really aligned except when iOS12 was introduced and those folks upgrading suddenly had access to the new Maps features and upgraded areas introduced up to that point (No. CA and Las Vegas...and then Hawaii followed shortly).
11PM 14 beta 7
A LOT more detail, in particular green areas. Where are you roughly? Can do a screenshot to show you what new maps look like...
Here is the new Maps running on macOS 10.15.6.
The new map shows on my iPad and MacBook Pro but for some reason not on my iPhone.
Please see attached screenshot of the Milton Keynes map.
The new map shows on my iPad and MacBook Pro but for some reason not on my iPhone.
Please see attached screenshot of the Milton Keynes map.
Hey, the list of cities for Look Around should probably say "Washington DC Metro Area". Look Around seems to be available everywhere inside the Beltway, based on my quick sample. When a road crosses I-495, there's look-around on one side, and not on the outer side.
Incidentally, where does one find the imagery "as of" dates? Can't seem to find...
Incidentally, where does one find the imagery "as of" dates? Can't seem to find...
Which imagery??
The previous Apple Maps thread can be found under the iOS13 page...its stickies there.
I assume the Look Around footage.
Annoyingly, if I just drop a pin somewhere and get into Look Around, I can’t find a way to access it.
If I go into Look Around by just tapping on the binoculars on the main map, it shows the date in the card you can pull up in full screen.