In August last year, Apple has been developing Apple Maps version for Android. This is completely understandable when applying the map of "defect" is limited to Apple devices, which means missing a large number of potential users using Android.
At the same time, Apple also started launching the Apple Maps version of the web background in beta mode for the browser on the desktop and tablet such as Safari, Chrome, Edge and Firefox. However, this software does not support browser on Android mobile devices.
Recently, Apple has officially removed the "Beta" label from the Apple Maps web version, and adds the ability to support mobile browsers on Android. This means that Android users can now use Apple Maps right on the Chrome browser of the phone to refer to the line and navigation from point A to point B.
However, observers say that most Android users will probably still be loyal to Google Maps - the default map application and which is very popular on this platform.
On the iPhone user side, Safari supports Apple Maps web background does not make much difference, because Apple Maps has been built in iOS or easy to reload from the App Store if it has been deleted.
In this move, both iPhone and Android users have more choices between Google Maps and Apple Maps when they need to locate and find their way.
Notably, the Apple Maps web version has also been added "Look Around" feature - similar to the street view on Google Maps that allows viewing 360 -degree scenery at some areas at an angle of view across the eyes of the pedestrians.
However, it should be noted that Apple Maps web versions currently do not have enough features such as the original application on iOS, for example, do not support the display of 3D models of buildings or public transport maps. Users have not been able to log in to review the saved locations or personal instruction collections on this web version.
Apple is expected to continue adding new features to Apple Maps web background in the near future. At the same time, the company may still be considering developing Apple Maps exclusively for Android.
