Previously, Apple Maps could only be used on iPhones, iPads and Macs, making Android users completely excluded from Apple's map ecosystem.
Last summer, it was reported that Apple started testing the Beta web version for browsers such as Safari, Chrome, Edge and Firefox on computers and tablets. However, mobile browsers on Android have not been supported at the time.
According to Phone Arena, over the weekend, the Apple Maps web version was officially removed Beta and added the ability to operate on Android mobile browser, including Chrome. This allows Android users to visit Apple Maps right on the phone to look up the path, similar to the use of other familiar map applications.
However, because Google Maps is a native application on Android and has a firm foothold in the user's usage habits, many people are expected to continue to choose Google Maps. However, Apple Maps appears as an additional additional option to bring more flexibility to users in both platforms.
The web version of Apple Maps has also been upgraded with the look Around feature - a 360 -degree panoramic image display tool in some areas, similar to the street view of Google Maps.
However, this version still lacks a number of features present in iOS applications such as traffic maps or 3D building images. Because there is no account login function, users cannot access the locations that have been saved or personalized.
For iPhone users, Safari supports Apple Maps web version does not make a big difference because they already have this application available in the device. However, with both Android and iPhone users can use Apple Maps in the browser, Apple is gradually expanding its effects out of the familiar ecosystem.
Apple said it would continue to develop and add features to the Apple Maps web version. At the same time, the ability to launch an official Apple Maps application on Android is still being considered.
