Apple Launches Web Version of Maps

<p>Apple is expanding its Maps service from apps only to Internet browsers&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><a href&equals;"http&colon;&sol;&sol;beta&period;maps&period;apple&period;com&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"nofollow noopener" data-analytics-exit-link&equals;"">Apple Maps on the web<&sol;a> is now available in public beta&comma; allowing users around the world to access Maps directly from their browser&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Maps on the web is currently available in English&comma; and is compatible with Safari and Chrome on Mac and iPad&comma; as well as Chrome and Edge on Windows PCs&period; Support for additional languages&comma; browsers&comma; and platforms will be expanded over time&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Now&comma; users can get driving and walking directions&semi; find great places and useful information including photos&comma; hours&comma; ratings&comma; and reviews&semi; take actions like ordering food directly from the Maps place card&semi; and browse curated Guides to discover places to eat&comma; shop&comma; and explore in cities around the world&period; Additional features&comma; including Look Around&comma; will be available in the coming months&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>All developers&comma; including those using <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;developer&period;apple&period;com&sol;documentation&sol;mapkitjs&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"nofollow noopener" data-analytics-exit-link&equals;"">MapKit JS<&sol;a>&comma; can also link out to Maps on the web&comma; so their users can get driving directions&comma; see detailed place information&comma; and more&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;

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