[IOS 15] [iPad OS 15] Rediscover the amazing part of the genuine "map". Can you compete with Google Maps this year?

I may win this time.

It all started on September 21st, when I was investigating the new features of iOS 15, and it was a word from the editorial department, Kamiyama.

Kamiyama: "Oh, I feel that the map is amazing. When word-of-mouth information is displayed, I feel like I've reached the point where I can fight Google Maps."

Again ... Beyond Google Maps! Or, every time Apple's maps are updated, it's fueled and everyone goes back to Google Maps. I know its history. It's an ego.

Kamiyama "Cho! It's really amazing. Please take a look at the map on that iPhone."

Huh~. let's see….

It's true. Is the amount of information increasing and making it easier to see?

Kamiyama: "You can use it quite a bit, don't you think you can fight Google?"

Hmm ... I don't know if I can fight, but let's check how easy it is to use the map.

1. 1. Intuitive switching of map information such as "transportation" and "drive"

While the amount of information is increasing, you can switch the information displayed on the map according to the means of transportation, such as "Details", "Drive", "Transportation", etc. from the "Select Map" button on the upper right of the screen, and reduce noise according to the purpose. increase.

This layer switching was also used in previous maps, but the layers are more subdivided and displayed as thumbnails, making it easier to understand the purpose.

2. The UI of Street View feels good and moves slimy!

Like previous maps, Street View can be scaled down and viewed at the same time as the map.

You can move quickly by dragging the icon, and the operation is fast. The range you can see in the photo is not comparable to Google Maps, but this is easy to use.

3. 3.You can also see the reviews of the stores properly

Before you know it ...! Before I knew it, I was able to see store information and word-of-mouth on Apple's maps. It seems that it works with review services such as "Tabelog" and "Yelp".

Kamiyama-kun said something like "I can fight Google Maps when word-of-mouth information is also displayed", but I was fighting without our knowledge. It's a good game.

Four.The mountain is high and the road closure is easy to see.

Elevations are now also displayed for major mountains. Traffic regulation information is also displayed in a fairly easy-to-understand manner, so it is useful as an itinerary planning tool for people who like mountain activities.

Five.3D map like a miniature world

Apple's "maps" have always focused on 3D display, drawing buildings in town in 3D with great precision. If you make an "aerial photograph", you can enjoy it as if you were in the miniature world with textures attached. "Flyover" around 3D cities is also a unique feature of Apple's "Maps".

It's good that Apple is expanding this approach as a pleasure, not just an information tool.

In addition, the maps of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 have enhanced 3D drawing and increased the three-dimensional effect of various buildings. Apple Park can be seen inside the "Steve Jobs Theater" and the visitor center.

6.And to the universe

The camera can be pulled out of the earth from iOS 15 and iPad OS 15. So what? That may be true, but it's worth a try.

--So, the "map" of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 has improved visibility while increasing the amount of information. With the impression that you can get the information you want smoothly, you can of course use transfer guidance and route guidance.

Nine years after the legendary Pachinko Gundam Station (Wikipedia existed ...!), I never thought that map services would be so practical and convenient. Certainly, I feel like I can finally compete with Google Maps.

Many people use Google Maps on their iPhones, but let's try using Apple's "Maps" as well. It's much easier to use.