Apple Maps has a fancy 3D view that allows you to explore cities in a detailed, three-dimensional view. Here’s everything you need to know about this stunning feature.
Is Apple Maps 3D View Available Everywhere?
Unfortunately, 3D maps are only available in 10 major cities so far. Bit of a bummer, but don’t worry. Knowing Apple, you can expect the company to roll out this feature in new locations sooner than later. Currently, you can access the feature in the following places:
London, United Kingdom Washington, DC New York, NY Philadelphia, PA Los Angeles, CA San Diego, CA San Francisco Bay Area, CA Toronto, Canada Vancouver, Canada Montréal, Canada
For more details, you can always visit Apple’s Feature Availability site. If 3D view is not available in your location, don’t forget that there are other cool features you can check out, like creating and editing a guide in Apple Maps.
How to Switch to 3D View in Apple Maps
Enabling the 3D maps feature is as easy as a single tap. Follow these steps to switch to 3D view:
Open Apple Maps to one of the ten cities mentioned above. Pinch to zoom in until you see a 2D outline of the place. A 2D icon will also appear on the top right corner of your screen. Tap on the 2D icon to switch to 3D. Alternatively, you can drag two fingers up to switch as well.
How to Navigate Through the 3D View
Now, this is where the real fun begins. The views are incredible when you explore a 3D map, and here’s how you can get started:
Once you’ve switched to 3D view, a binoculars icon will appear at the bottom left of your screen. Tap on it. A pop-up screen will appear, showing you a real-time 3D view of the place. You can use your finger to move in every direction and zoom in and out as you wish. Switch to full-screen using the icon on the left or tap Done to exit.
You may search various locations to enjoy this feature fully, but if you’re privacy conscious, make sure you know how to delete your search history on Apple Maps when needed.
Explore Cities in 3D With Apple Maps
Exploring the streets of fabulous cities right from your iPhone is something we’d take any day. The 3D view is extremely easy to use and can keep you busy for hours.
All you have to do is tap on a couple of icons, sit back, and enjoy. Even if you don’t live in a city that supports the 3D view, you can always search for a city with 3D maps and start exploring.
