Other pedestrian surveys use iPads, iPhones or other devices to collect data for map improvement purposes. Some pedestrian surveys use a backpack system to collect data that may be used directly in Apple Maps, such as in the Look Around feature. Apple is also conducting surveys with portable systems in select pedestrian areas (for example, certain streets in London that cannot be driven). We may periodically revisit and re-collect data in some of those locations in an effort to maintain a high-quality, up-to-date map. Vehicle surveys may use equipment mounted on the outside of vehicles as well as iPhones, iPads, or other devices inside of vehicles. Firstly, there’s no built-in support for route planning, which means you can’t really use this service for pre-planning a trip and plotting your route in advance.Apple is conducting ground surveys with vehicles around the world to collect data to improve Apple Maps and to support the Look Around feature. While you still get to use its full mapping potential, the experience is nowhere near as complete and feature-filled as Google Maps. However, the experience is far from perfect.

Using DuckDuckGo will let you get a taste of Apple Maps on any non-Apple device, including Windows, Linux and Android. Limitations When Using Apple Maps on Non-Apple Devices On an Android device, you will be asked to open the link on Google Maps. Do note that to use the ‘Navigate’ feature, you will have to use the Apple Maps app on an iPhone. As on Windows, you can see directions for walking as well as driving.Click on Open Map to see the location on Apple Maps or select Directions on the next page to see a route mapped out for you. Next, click on Maps at the top to access Apple Maps. Visit DuckDuckGo on any mobile browser and search for a location.I am using the privacy-focused Firefox Focus ( free) for the demo below, but the process is identical on Chrome, Edge and the standard Firefox. You can use the same method to use Apple Maps on Android devices as well. Use Apple Maps on Android Smartphones and Tablets Note: If you feel uncomfortable sharing your real location, learn how you can fake your geo-location on any web-browser, including, Chrome, Firefox and Edge.

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