Apple Maps is constantly improving its features, and the latest version iOS 17 introduces a long-awaited feature: the ability to download maps to your iPhone for offline use. During the WWDC 2023 ...

Now you don't need an internet connection to use your iPhone's built-in maps app. I've been wanting to ditch Google Maps for a while but one thing held me back: offline maps. Apple Maps was, until ...

This trick could save your data use and ensure you have a map of your location in case of an emergency. Zach began writing for CNET in November, 2021 after writing for a broadcast news station in his ...

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No signal? No problem. Apple Maps has a download feature in iOS 17's beta, and Google Maps has had the same capability for years. Reading time 3 minutes Even in this day and age, you can’t always ...

The best thing about cars is that they can take you anywhere — even to places without mobile network coverage. To stay safe and on-route in signal-sketchy areas, offline maps are a valuable tool. With ...

With offline maps, you can designate areas you want to download from your Maps app onto your iPhone to use in case of an emergency, or so the app doesn't wreck your cellular data. Before you start ...

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Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. I’ve been wanting to ditch Google Maps for a while but one thing ...

If you're planning a trip for Labor Day, you might plan on using your iPhone's Maps app for directions. But using the app for extended periods could eat up your monthly data. Thankfully, when Apple ...

This guide is designed to show you how to use offline Apple Maps, this is a new feature in Maps that was added with the recent iOS 17 software update. Navigating without an internet connection can be ...