Apple is rolling out its Detailed City Experience in Apple Maps for users in Austin, Texas. The update follows similar overhauls in markets such as San Francisco, Chicago, and London, and adds in-depth details on elevation, buildings, trees, road features, and key city landmarks.
In Austin, the map now highlights the Texas Capitol building, Q2 Stadium, the Blanton Museum of Art, the Paramount Theater, and the iconic Congress Avenue Bridge. The improvements also extend to driving and walking navigation, with better guidance, more immersive visuals, and additional road markings. The enhancements apply to Apple Maps in CarPlay as well.
Ahead of next week's Formula 1 United States Grand Prix, Apple is also launching a detailed F1 experience for Circuit of the Americas in Austin. It includes detailed circuit maps and 3D landmarks throughout the track. Attendees can use Apple Maps to find race-day amenities, navigation, and walking directions. Apple has rolled out similar F1 experiences for races around the world this year.
The new Apple Maps features for Austin are rolling out now and can be viewed in the Maps app on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Starting this year, Apple TV subscribers can also stream all F1 races at no extra charge.
Source: 9to5Mac · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing