It took Google years to build a $5 billion
dollar business around Google Maps and
Street View, so we’re not expecting Apple
Maps to roll out Look Around across the
world soon.
Also new in maps is a new Favorites option,
allowing you to search for locations and add
them to a dedicated list, whether that be
home, work, or holiday. Tapping a favorite
location brings up directions to that spot, and
Siri Suggestions can suggest places to add.
Collections are also new, aggregating different
locations like restaurants you might want to
try when you are visiting a new city - these can
be shared with friends and family to build an
itinerary, too.
TONS OF IMPROVEMENTS
It would be impossible for us to reel off every
change in this year’s iOS release, but a few
more notable changes include a completely
overhauled Reminders app, the introduction of
Memoji on Messages - even for those without
Face ID - and Memoji and Animoji Stickers,
which can be used on Apple’s apps and on
third-party apps, even Facebook and Twitter.
Dual-SIM support also introduces an easier
way to send messages via two numbers - users
are able to select which number they’d like to
send a message from when they’re preparing
an iMessage, which will make it much easier for
those running two numbers for their work.
The Contacts app has also been given a lick
of paint with new relationship labels and the
introduction of Memoji, whilst the Notes app
has a new thumbnail and gallery view and new