iOS 18 Maps looks to change all that. Apple is adding topographic maps to the built-in navigation tool, adding a sense of direction to your walks and hikes. Here's what you need to know about the ...

Apple Maps added topographic maps on the Apple Watch with watchOS 10 last year, and these maps are now available on the iPhone too with iOS 18. Topographic maps and hikes can be saved for offline ...

This makes Apple Maps a far more versatile mapping app overall. But for people primarily concerned with driving themselves in a private vehicle, Waze may be the better choice. Read next BI Tech Memo ...

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