Maps for iPhone is AWESOME now! (FULL Tutorial + iOS17)

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It's been just over a year since I made a video detailing eight tips for the Maps app on iPhone, and it's fair to say that quite a lot has changed since then. With that in mind, I thought I'd put together a full tutorial for how to use the Maps app on your iPhone from start to finish. Whether you're planning a road trip in the car or whether you're looking to get around a city on public transport, the maps app on your iPhone is actually really capable these days, and in my opinion is definitely able to compete with the likes of Google, but it can be a little complicated if you’re not sure what you’re doing with it. Also there's a major new feature coming to iOS 17 that I think is going to be a game changer for a lot of people and I'll talk about that later on in this video.
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro
0:42 - Settings & Preferences
3:55 - Using the Map
8:12 - Searching
14:19 - Public Transport
15:16 - Favourites & Guides
18:18 - iOS17 Features

[@danddb2]

Several people have commented about the "parked car" feature not being available in the settings menu. To enable this, there is a setting buried in the privacy section under location services, system services named "Significant Locations" that has to be enabled. Once enabled, turn the phone off and back on; that should fix the problem

[@JOHNWILSON1944]

Awesome thank you.

[@spiritualjoy721]

Thanks much.

[@Tesnobay]

I cannot find this setting

[@pimeye]

@@Tesnobay It is ’Settings’ then ‘Privacy & Security’ then 'Location Services’ then ’System Services’ (this is at the bottom and NOT in alphabetical order) then ’Significant Locations’. Once enabled then turn phone on and off. It was the ‘System Services’ not being in alphabetical order that initially foxed me!

[@nixl3518]

You can also enable it simply by telling Siri to do it, saving all the digging around!

[@ed_ms]

I tend to use Maps as my primary navigation app, but I do have to say that whenever a certain location isn't available or not up to date, on Google Maps it is always up to date/available.

[@girtzjeffrey]

Me too. I tend to use Apple Maps as my primary navigation, and Google Maps as my observational app.

[@adamtajyar]

They are closing the gap though pretty quickly though.

[@BasedHyperborean]

I hear this from people a lot, but in my experience and in my particular area, Google Maps is way more likely to get things wrong than Apple Maps. It's actually quite funny.

[@conpatrickderham6672]

@@adamtajyar nowhere near google maps and waze. Leave maps standing. Still

[@penfro]

@@BasedHyperborean my experience is the opposite. The directions Google maps suggests seem to be more accurate / quicker. Mind you, because of that, I haven’t used Apple Maps for quite some time. The last time I compared, I was far more likely to find a business or a landmark using Google Maps. Apple are obligated to keep Apple Maps going because there is nothing preventing Google to stop developing for the iPhone at some future point. Having said all that, I probably use Waze more than Google Maps, though I understand that Waze was purchased by Google (why?) a few years ago.

[@dixieflatline1189]

Maps is very much improved these days, but I still flick between 3 mapping apps. Google Maps has better data integration with transport providers. This is essential for big cities - I hate running to catch something only to realise the Maps timetable is wrong… Waze & Google both have better traffic info. Google is the king of location info & links. All 3 apps have pros & cons & I would like Maps to be my go to, but it’s a still a long way off the competition by in some areas.

[@philipmeisterl]

I also cant navigate with my bicycle in apple maps and thats really a problem for me

[@junostr]

@@philipmeisterl well depending on where you live because this feature is relatively new to iOS and apple has to expand all those features to all places. Since half a year Germany for example has bike maps now too

[@JamieWardHD]

Having watched a handful of your videos now, I really appreciate your presentation methods and get-to-the-point style. No filler, just very useful information presented in a clean and easy to digest way. Thank you for your videos. I really appreciate the work that you put into them.

[@Tesnobay]

I use WAZE on any highway trips. It has saved me tons of time and aggravation when it advises getting off a particular route because of a reported accident or event up ahead. It is the MAIN feature I want to have. If Apple was as good, I would switch.

[@CGingerbreadman]

I've had Apple Maps do this pretty often for a while now. It'll detect traffic and tell you there's a faster route if you wish to take it.

[@planinshek]

​@@CGingerbreadman I love that Waze has poiice radar information. Even though I drive with the flow of traffic I have a feeling it's likely saved me a few tickets over the years.

[@Marauder92V]

@@planinshek So true. Especially in those small towns where they set up speed traps in the 25 MPH zones…

[@brainscott]

I appreciate the consistency in your walkthroughs of your Tutorials. Its refreshing to see that and know that with every video you publish, I know what to expect.

[@DanLetts97]

I’ve used both quite a lot because I was doing DoorDash for a while. My personal preference by a long shot is Apple Maps. It’s really come along way over the years and recently when I was in Brighton England, one of Apples street view cars drove by me. (They call it look around). A lot of people don’t know that over the last five years Apple has quietly been working on their own version of street view, and it is absolutely amazing. It blows Google Earth street view out of the water. Also, I find Siri’s voice to be a lot more pleasant than the one Google maps uses to give directions. On my recent trip to England I had no problem getting transit information in the Maps app and it was never wrong. The GPS was phenomenal and I never would’ve been able to get around without it. You don’t realize how powerful the maps app is until you go travelling believe me. It’s Apple Maps for me.

[@wizdude]

I used to use Google maps all the time but have recently moved back to Apple Maps as I find it’s significantly improved over the years. I was very impressed on one journey when it led me in and through an outdoor car park, told me to park and then get out and walk to my destination. Thanks for a very clear and well presented video. I would recommend this to anyone who is using maps for the first time as you’ve clearly explained all of its features and operation. I even learnt a few things myself. Cheers 😊

[@budinski420]

Is this ASMR? There is something so satisfying about hearing something explained clearly and methodically.

[@jjdynamite2020]

Holy cow, this has to be the best “how to” video I have ever watched in my entire life! Kudos to you. I am a new subscriber and will be signing up with notifications for sure. I just had to let you know how amazing your videos are. The transitions, editing, and narration were magnificent. There was not a single wasted word!!! Thanks for the guidance on Apple Maps… I used to believe this app was useless. Now it is going to be my go to APP. Honestly, Apple should be PAYING YOU for this content! All I can say is Wow, just WOW! The effort you must’ve put into this… If you could do the same for KZbin Premium I would be in heaven lol. 😂😂 Take care brother.

[@davidgsmithguitar]

Absolutely agree! This is a fantastic "How to" guide as are all of his guides. Brilliant!

[@jlynnstapleton9674]

I’m glad that Maps will finally be getting the ability to download sections for off-line viewing in dead-zones. Been using it for quite a while with Google Maps when travelling. There were a few tips I hadn’t used before with Apple Maps.

[@nixl3518]

When Google Maps was the only option, we had no other choice. When Apple made their own map app it was a little rickety at first but I've been using it for years now and really dislike the Google maps interface and have a hard time adapting to it. I only go there if I feel that I might get more information from it than Apple Maps but that has proved to rarely be the case anymore.

[@AndrewGiddingsWA]

Same.

[@richardfowler3254]

I've been a lifelong Google Maps user till last month. We helped move our daughter to another state and had to drive 2400 miles. the features of Apple Maps was awesome. I now have been using your videos to setup fav's and locations to help me navigate when we go back to visit next month. Thanks so much for the information, I find it very easy to use and it will help immensely...

[@stevenedwards2532]

Excellent summary of the Apple Maps functionality. I've used Apple Maps for some time, from back in the beginning when you might end up in some cow pasture 100 miles from your destination, until now, when it is quite a bit better. Not perfect by any means, but better. While I've used Apple Maps, I still have not used some of the basic features you bring up in this video, such as enabling the compass, which I like. My small frustrations using Maps over the last couple of years center on not being familiar with the basic functionality of the app. This video fairly well cured me of these concerns. By the way, your videos are awesome: nicely designed and lighted, well-filmed and edited. Keep up the good work!

[@_marlon]

Very slick having the map download complete just as you were done talking about that feature!

[@leesapollo]

I hope one day Maps will be able to rival Waze for driving navigation. I don’t think it will have me swapping anytime soon though.

[@Pmtd1234]

Ditto!

[@ReasonQuest]

ALWAYS love your videos, Mr. Proper. SO nice to learn and watch.

[@infinity349]

I am so impressed with the voice clarity of the videos. This is so helpful when focussing on what is being explained.

[@Jorrell81]

Your voice is very calming. 😌

[@tomluvshockey3315]

I found your channel about a month ago. I have learned so much!! Thank you for clear and concise explanations. I typically use Google maps but, after watching this video; I have set up Maps the correct way and give this a try. Thanks again 🙏

[@cnyphotovideo]

Wow. All of those features sound great. I look forward to using them. And you did a terrific job explaining the features.

[@ahmadjerow2555]

Just wanted to say thank you for taking your time to present to us all of your wonderful, useful information. Very much appreciated.👌

[@hettytravels]

Wow, chock full of super useful information. Great job Tom!

[@rcbrush99]

Great overview! You are a fantastic ambassador for the Apple ecosystem. I exclusively use Apple Maps these days and am looking forward to the ability to store a regional map to ensure ease of navigation. Way, way back when, map storage was the norm on devices not connected to the internet because it was 1998. 😂 An external GPS module sat on the car dashboard as I navigated around my sales territory. 25 years later I am looking forward to having those downtown city maps again so I can explore when I’m not connected to the internet - like when I’m sitting on an airplane.

[@stevowyeth]

Ive just come back to Apple after 7 years on Android. It's pretty good now and most of pet peeves have been addressed in some way or another. The two main things that really irk me though are Apple maps just not being as good as Google Maps when using the search function and Siri just not being as good as Google Assistant. Several times I have asked both to do the same task and Google nails it where Siri fails.

[@AurelianIrimia]

I’m an iPhone user from 2007. SIRI, with the last update is still a bad joke compared with the Google Assistant

[@Aggie4life77]

To be honest, I think some how Siri will be updated with Chat GPT or something. They aren’t giving the current configuration any love which tells me they have a plan for something.

[@stevowyeth]

@@Aggie4life77 I continue to be dissappointed with Siri, I think they really need to do something like you have suggested. There's so many mistakes when dictating texts and email responses that it takes me much longer to send them as I have to edit them. I think both platforms should allow the user to choose the default assistant.

[@stevenlageson1868]

Really enjoy this channel. Straightforward information given to us in a way that is easy to understand. Thank you, keep it up.

[@endurokinda1097]

Really enjoy your iPhone content it’s so clear and easy to follow, thank you

[@javtimestwo]

This was a fun video to watch. I am looking forward to the iOS17 updates to Apple Maps. This app has made tremendous improvements in the last 2 years and it is easily my map app preference. Anybody in the Apple ecosystem should use this app always.

[@newkirk7591]

Ive always hated apple maps, but after watching this video, im gonna try it out again.

[@michaelg.5862]

I have used Apple Maps for years and with this video I have learned so much about its capabilities, thanks!

[@stevesylvester8994]

Great tutorial on features and updates. Thank you.

[@user-zr9yq2xp7t]

This is a FABULOUS!!!! tutorial. I listened to it twice. You are THE best! Thank you so much for this tutorial. ❤❤❤

[@bernieburnalot]

KILLER!!! this tutorial could not be any more perfect. Subscribed.

[@souchikjoardar201]

google maps is the king of GPS navigation bro I appreciate your efforts in making apple maps look cool it's not worth the time taken !!

[@ickess]

I’m hooked on Waze. The fact it shows my current speed next to the posted speed. Not to mention all the warnings of items on road, etc

[@BLUEMOONENTERPRISES]

One more thing ... When I'm driving I also get haptic feedback for upcoming turns on my Apple Watch, as well as map information on the watch's screen.

[@lisabarnes6351]

This is so useful isn’t it

[@tizer1028]

Apple maps is definitely getting better, as a truck driver adding low bridges and other restrictions, as a button, would be useful as other apps currently are not supporting this and could be a advantage. At the moment for driving a car Waze is my go to and Google maps for cycling.

[@witatter1]

I use Apple Maps almost exclusively. I taught my husband to use Apple Maps and he loves it. It’s easy for him to use and that’s exactly what he needs.

[@multibusa]

Regardless of which video of yours I’ve watched I’ve noticed how engaging you are which keeps the viewers attention. Then I’ve noticed the clarity of your speech as well as the professional level of your videos. You clearly make it your mission to learn every bit of information regarding the subject you’re speaking about. These really are top notch videos and absolutely the best Apple videos I’ve seen to date. You make a great orator, great work.

[@valentinomc]

Indeed, this has improved significantly. I'm eager to try it out and see how it performs.

[@paulkeegan8755]

Looks better than before, will give it a try. Thanks

[@mikemiles3068]

Good video and I am buying a New 2023 Buick on Monday and will be using Maps with it, this video will be a lot of help. Thanks

[@davidrobins4025]

Very interesting and helpful description of Apple's updated maps. Thanks

[@etc4897]

I sometimes just watch your content for your calm and soothing voice, to relax! Of course I learn along as well ;)

[@lynnbartlett4185]

Another really helpful video. Thanks you

[@jamesstobaugh]

I’ve been using Apple Maps for years. I’ve tried using Google maps twice since moving to iPhone but it got me lost BOTH times. When those times happened, Apple Maps correctly got me to where I needed to go. I was really astonished at how that played out. I also love how Apple Maps will wake the screen and show full screen progress instead of just a notification about an upcoming turn. PS I’m on iOS 17 beta 3 currently and have noticed that adding a stop puts it where it should go…. In the middle. Cheers

[@richardherndon1541]

Very useful. I switched to Apple Maps as my primary map app awhile ago.

[@misorensen]

Informative video. Thank You. 🤗

[@country-road-driver]

Thank you very much for your videos which I find very useful. also a big thank you for not speaking fast so everyone can understand what you say, it means a lot to me as I come from Denmark

[@pieterrietkerk3101]

I use the Waze app a lot, as it’s very road user based, which I find very helpful, especially for hidden police trying to trap us road users for speeding etc and I Just wish Apple would display my GPS driving speed and alert when going over the road speed limit, Maybe one day I will get my wish Oh, Proper Honest Tech, keep up the great work, I appreciate your knowledge and effort you put into each KZbin clip Cheers Pieter

[@lenmainz]

Yes the ability to be alerted about police traps and the re-routes spro on, that is the reason I will stick with Waze for now!

[@defel1]

Apple Maps is my #1. Good video.

[@jerkytoo8184]

When I first got a smartphone I defaulted to using Google Maps because of the bad reputation Maps earned early in its history. Almost 5 years ago I got an Apple Watch and liked how well Maps integrated with the Watch, so I've remained mostly loyal to Maps ever since. It's worked well for me and I've increasingly begun to use more of its features.

[@anillchandi]

I use it now from watching your previous video on it. 👍🏽👏🏽

[@leonivandervegt8528]

Thank you, very educational!

[@Lim1986]

Great video mate.Keep up the good work

[@EFR1616]

Just stumbled across this and am so excited to learn these things. I dumped Apple Maps for Waze way back when Waze was still a baby app because it had so many of these features and was a lot more accurate. I may now reconsider using Apple again or go between the two depending on the situation. Thanks again!

[@432wheels]

I love Waze for the crowd sourced features. I always use Maps though as I have several favourites set up to automatically send eta to particular people. My fave feature of maps.

[@bradmason4501]

I love your stuff! Thanks!

[@georgee3401]

Excellent tutorial. Many thanks!

[@GrischaEkart]

Very well made manual, congrats!

[@ChrisMitchells_FlyingCameras]

I use Apple Maps exclusively! Thanks for the great video.

[@philspence3093]

Love your reviews and information. Thank you. I use Waze when driving because it lets me know the location of mobile speed cameras and police using radar, not just fixed permanent locations. Cheers

[@KingFozzie1]

I use Google maps because it is so well integrated with Google search in the browser. Maps is getting more interesting because it is apparently improving and I really can appreciate getting directions on my Apple watch. The Apple ecosystem works so well.

[@andrewparry]

Content, style, knowledge of subject, all A+++. Thank you

[@LuisMartinez-ux7xp]

Great video and the update looks nice. May even switch from google maps

[@rsdriskell]

Fantastic Info! Thank you!!

[@John007Jackson]

You are very clear, precise and relevant. I wish you could do a video for other apps that I use, ProPresentor and Apples Final Cut. I could listen to your voice and it’s clear, precise and relevant information. Some guys are not as good as you, you are really good. I just subscribed, you got me . . . . AWESOME!

[@frankreidy5881]

Excellent - great teaching demo

[@thierryrausch4720]

Very useful 👍🏻👍🏻Thank you very much 🙏🏼🍀

[@probotnemesis]

This video is some high quality informative content. Crisp and clean. Thank you - that's a subscribe!

[@nigelstockley7011]

quick tip to get the 3D view, just swipe up anywhere on the screen using 2 fingers.

[@StudioJ-TX]

Good tip! Thx. Remember to choose satellite view.

[@casvandijk03]

Apple Maps has really getting quite good, however untill cycling navigation is rolled out here in the Netherlands I'm sticking to Google... Amazes me how they didn't do it yet, there's about 1,4 bicycles for each person in the Netherlands...

[@nickoliver8140]

Thanks for a great and informative video, keep up the good work.

[@Billma48]

I appreciate this. I have used Google Maps for years because years ago the Apple Maps did not seem so robust. Now is see that I will do everything I need it to do. I am sure that Microsoft and Samsung and Google all have great products but I am pretty much an Apple guy to the core.

[@kitatit]

I’m in Perth Australia and Ive used Apple Maps primarily for about 10yrs. I much prefer it’s user interface to Google. Google is still better for business addresses but asking Siri for directions to most restaurants and addresses mostly works low.

[@hypo345]

After watching this I might give Maps another try. For driving Waze is my personal favourite. Dishoom queue length notification would be handy 😊

[@TiffanyLooksAt]

I’ve been telling my family how much has improved. I’m really happy with it

[@danross7194]

Wow! This is pretty awesome. It’s almost a replacement for Atlas Obscura or Roadtrippers but you can only add up to 15 locations… not enough for a road trip. Maybe adding this to Guides so that you can save historical maps of trips and combine locations with photos. I see where they are going but it’s still not there yet. Thanks! This video was very informative.

[@Glen.Danielsen]

Brit brother, thanks again mammothly much for helpful thing! Happy subscriber here. Cheers mate! 🇺🇸💛🇬🇧

[@MrDJJ777]

Thanks!

[@colinpotter7764]

That was so useful, thanks,

[@JohnBarrow1961]

Very good video. Thank you.

[@johnathanalbert3762]

I go back and forth between the big 3 map apps. (Apple, Google and Waze). I love Apple’s user interface and turn by turn voice directions. I also prefer Apple when it comes to public transit directions. The turn by turn is fantastic when you are in a busy city area where you don’t want to take your eyes off the road. I love Waze for the crowd sharing features and alerts you get along your drive. Google is great for finding a good restaurant or coffee shop in an area new to you. Google’s mass amounts of data really allow you to find whatever you are looking for.

[@soniawestbrook4372]

Omg I love your videos you are so cool and amazing. You’re a fantastic teacher. Good work 😊

[@prodbyjohn]

I want to use Apple Maps instead of Google Maps, but they still don't have cycling routes as an option in the Netherlands. It's also hard for me to understand why they don't work on this feature here in the Netherlands, since most people out here cycle while in the U.S. it's not really usual for people to use their bike for their commute. Also Google Maps is way better showing the fastest route and is better up-to-date. It also shows which roads are busy and gives you several options to reach your destination.

[@ProperHonestTech]

A lack of cycling routes in Maps in Holland could borderline be considered culturally insensitive! 😂 I’m AMAZED they don’t have them!

[@prodbyjohn]

​@@ProperHonestTech It's probably not even that hard to implement it. There already is up-to-date data on every cycle path in the Netherlands, so they just need to take that data and put it in their maps.

[@LooksInteractive]

Pleasant and easy to understand 👍

[@michaelchizhik1210]

Thanks a lot outstanding very valuable info thanks a lot

[@philipTOMPSETT]

Excellent. Thanks

[@thenumber1christian]

That was a great video!

[@craigdaly5111]

Hi thanks for posting some very useful tips for me-something I wasn’t aware how to do (thanks to IDB channel) is to adjust font sizes for maps only and particularly for drivers. You might like to add this for your viewers as well.

[@craigmurdock4740]

After seeing one of your past videos on the Maps app, i gave it a solid try for 3 months as my main driver. I use public transit mostly, and i dont find it showed me nearly as many options as google does, unfortunately. It would offer only 1-3 ways of getting somewhere, where google has at least 3 ways presented to you. For driving, it’s great!

[@jimmyboy1582]

I want you to be honest. Is it actually good or not? cause I’m thinking after all these years to try it out. So far Google has been king.

[@dkod19]

Being based in the NY metro area, I tend to use Waze as my go-to app for directions. It's quite popular around here, and as a result, I feel the traffic conditions are more current because of the crowd-sourcing input. Granted, when it changes your route, it mostly won't improve your arrival time by more than a few minutes. Good to see that Apple has improved their app somewhat.

[@adamk1520]

You breezed right over the part I was most interested in. The arrow icon has more than just one option! I'm trying to figure out what a couple of those options represent.

[@mikey4406]

These Tutorials of yours are great well thought out the directions are clear. I dont seem to have a three D option Im sure I will find a way to sofrt this

[@daveharper8707]

Always been a TomTom fan, looks like I've got to wake up and smell the coffee. Great informative video. Thank you

[@kennelson2045]

Based on this video i tried Apple Maps on a trip to Bellvue and back to Utah in a uhaul. It worked great! And saved me a speed camera ticket. So I owe you a coffee! Q; How do you record the screen and place it on an iPhone and the white background?

[@tardis33]

Having tested Apple Maps, Google Maps & Waze regularly for the last few years I have found that Google Maps seems to have the most accurate and quickest navigation. All apps have occasional glitches where they might suggest turning, then do a U turn instead of simply continuing straight ahead. I have been using Apple Maps more regularly in the last few months however for the quickest & most reliable route I'll resort to Google maps. I noticed an interesting thing last week ... I have an adapter in my car to enable wireless Apple Carplay. Sometimes, randomly, it will crash and restart itself (annoyingly when I'm checking to see if I need to turn off the highway). I suspect this glitch is caused by the quality of the USB port in the car. When it restarts, Google Maps will show the last trip, and you have to press start to continue. Apple Maps will simply return to the journey, no pressing required. So that's a bonus. Also, when using Siri, google maps rarely seems to work whereas Apple Maps seems a bit better. Do you know if there is a setting in Apple Maps to tweak the algorithm for shortest distance or eco friendly / fuel efficient?

[@benjaminkerneves8552]

nicely done guide! Thanks. The app is definitely better than it was but I'm still missing the option to create and save a route so I can ride it on my motorcycle at a later time

[@markousey5564]

Been using Apple eco system for years, but always had to use Google maps as my go to option. I will try iMaps from now. Great info thanks.

[@SuperGuper01]

I do not know if this is already mentioned but the integration of Maps with the Applewatch is fantastic. While navigating the instructions are displayed on your watch in a very precise manner.

[@CGingerbreadman]

My favorite part being that it'll vibrate to let you know a turn or exit you need to take is coming up

[@Braggestmold5]

The watchOS 10 integration is even better than 9. I’ve been using the betas since it came out and Maps on both the iPhone and the watch has gotten so much better. The maps app on the watch is so much cleaner and more transparent towards the background. Traffic data is also better