Apple has also opened the web version of the map service to iPhone users. This web -based system, which has previously worked only on Mac, iPad and PC devices, can now work directly on iPhones. When users enter maps.apple.com, they can view the map in the browser without being directed to the application. This innovation distances mobile experience from application addiction.
The official support documents updated by Apple also confirm this change. The document, which was previously listed as desktop devices are supported, is now included in iOS and iPados. It is noteworthy that the iPhone has been added under the title of “Mobile Devices” in the document. It seems that this update was recently made and quietly commissioned.
Apple map can now work directly through the browser on iPhone
The opening of the web version to the iPhone allows the Apple map service to appeal to a wider audience. Users can now open the Apple map connections sent to them directly in safari or another browser. Application loading or in -app orientation requirement is eliminated. This provides serious convenience, especially in use between different devices.
Apple Map’s web version was first commissioned last year. However, in the first place, this feature was only compatible with browsers such as Safari, Chrome, Edge and Firefox. Mobile devices were excluded from this support. This condemned iPhone users to in -app experience.
Over time, this situation began to change and the Apple has expanded its scope of support. First, browser support was provided for iPad users. However, the iPhone was excluded from this support. Now the iPhone has been added to the officially supported devices list.
The new regulations that come into force in the European Union are thought to be linked to this development. With iOS 17.4, users in the EU can change the default map application. The fact that Apple map connections work on the web can be part of this new structure. This means that the Apple map connections can be opened on the web, regardless of which application the user selects.
Nevertheless, support is not limited to Europe. IPhone users in other regions can also benefit from this innovation. Any Apple map connection can now be opened directly in the iPhone’s default browser. This greatly eliminates the obligation for the application.
This development also brings some advantages for developers using the Apple Map. Thanks to web connections, map integrations can work more smoothly on mobile devices. Instead of directing the user to the application, it is possible to provide information directly in the browser. Especially restaurants, shops and event services can benefit from this advantage.