The map of "iOS 8" is expected to implement the transit guide function of public transportation

ByR Sameer

Apple added a new feature "IOS 7.1"Was released on March 11, 2014, while preparing for the announcement of" iOS 8 ". One of Apple's applications installed in that iOS 8 "map"In addition to enhanced data, 9to 5Mac has revealed that it is planned to add transit guidance including railway, subway, bus, etc.

IOS 8: Apple polishes Maps data, adds public transit directions service | 9to 5Mac
http://9to5mac.com/2014/03/11/ios-8-apple-polishes-maps-data-adds-public-transit-directions-service/

Apple announced iOS 6 with a homemade map application "map" instead of Google Maps in 2012, but since the map of iOS 6 was not used at all, eventually AppleTim Cook CEO will apologize to the userDeveloped to the situation. after that,"Google Maps" for iOS revivesAnd the map of Apple has been improved to somehow usable level.

When iOS 7 was released in 2013, the user interface of the map was changed with the adoption of the flat design, but the map installed on iOS 8 seems to bring a big change.

According to 9to5Mac, Apple's database has been strengthened by acquiring a map specialty company such as BroadMap, Embark, HopStop, the accuracy is greatly improved compared with the current version, such as airports, parks, railroads, bus stations, expressways The information of public transportation has become more detailed. Also, the map display design will be improved.

ByMike Lau

One major change is the transfer function of public transportation which was not installed in iOS 7. With the addition of transit guidance, the user can search the route including railway, subway, bus etc. 9to 5Mac reports that transit guide will gradually respond from major US cities such as San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York and other countries except iOS 8 when iOS 8 is released.

The following image is a 9 to 5 Mac predicted the user interface of the map on which the transfer guide was implemented, and the transfer information is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Also, it seems that users can share transit guide information with SNS or transfer them by e-mail as it is.


It is noteworthy to announce iOS 8 whether the map on iOS 8 will be replaced by the Google map that reigns at the top of the map service.