In the Apple Maps app, tap and rotate with two fingers, for example, to change the orientation of the map. Some of these same trackpad shortcuts will work on an iOS touchscreen. And to scroll across it, drag two fingers in any direction. To rotate the map, simply rotate two fingers on the trackpad.

Alternatively, double-click to zoom in and hold down the Option key while you double-click to zoom out. On the trackpad on a Mac laptop, a two-finger pinch in and out will let you zoom. So it helps to know some of the less obvious control gestures for trackpad (on macOS) and touchscreen (for iOS). It’s not always clear how to get around the Apple Maps apps, especially when you’ve activated the 3D view that we mentioned in the last trick. Use trackpad and touchscreen gestures The right gestures can help you get around the map more easily. This kind of high-resolution photography is rolling out across more locations all the time, so if it hasn’t hit your part of the world yet, keep checking back. On iOS, tap the “i” icon (top right), then Satellite, then 3D on macOS, click Satellite, then the 3D button. The tour takes in the same spots in both cases, though obviously everything will be easier to see if you watch it on a laptop or desktop display.Įven in places that lack the guided tour, you can sometimes see 3D imagery of your destination. In Apple Maps on macOS, click once on the city label to see the Flyover Tour button. In Apple Maps on iOS, if you search for a place that has a flyover available, the option will appear underneath it as a Flyover button. In addition to taking virtual helicopter rides, you can use the feature to scout out locations before you visit. This means a computer-generated animation will show you the most notable landmarks in a particular place. One of the best features that Apple Maps has and Google Maps doesn’t (yet) is the ability to take a 3D flyover of major cities.

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