the same accident, it’ll then appear on Apple
Maps through its crowdsourcing tool. It’s likely
that this new model will only be available
in the United States on the launch, though
Apple could introduce the feature in other key
markets as the software develops further. As first
reported on MacRumors, the new features also
integrate with Apple CarPlay.
EXPANDING UPON iOS 14 FEATURES
Apple has made an effort to update its mapping
software every year since its launch, and in 2020,
made some significant changes as part of the
iOS 14 release. Perhaps one of the most exciting
was the introduction of cycling directions, which
takes into account bike lanes, bike paths, and
bike-friendly roads to help cyclists navigate
towns and cities. The tool also comes with an
elevation preview, so you know how difficult the
journey will be, and you can determine how
busy the streets will be in regards to vehicle
traffic for a more relaxing ride. Apple also
added a toggle so you can avoid steep inclines
and stairs so that you don’t have to carry your
bike. Cycling was also added to Apple Watch as
part of the watchOS 7 updates, but it’s important
to note that directions are only available in
major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, San
Francisco, Beijing, and Shanghai right now -
more are expected to be added through 2021.
For those with an electric vehicle, Apple
introduced some EV flags as part of iOS 14, too,
automatically adding charging stops along your
route when you plan out a trip. The app will
also calculate the time it’ll take to charge your
vehicle and determine an estimated time of
arrival, plus the Maps app will track the current