The hidden features every Apple Maps user should know about

Apple Maps can warn you about traffic before you leave and remember where you parked.

By Filipe Espósito Nov. 15, 2026 8:30 am EST DenPhotos/Shutterstock Add Engadget on Google: Google Discover

Apple Maps didn't have a particularly auspicious start, with a notoriously rocky launch in 2012 that put it at an initial disadvantage against Google Maps. But Apple has rebuilt its map data since then and added many useful features such as detailed 3D buildings, cycling routes, curated guides and even a web version. With iOS 27, Apple Maps gained even more features, including AI-enhanced Flyover and Local Lists.