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06-29-2017, 05:44 AM
Watch out Google Earth, Apple Maps has a hidden VR-like 'flyover' mode
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You're soon going to have a new reason to use Apple Maps.
Apple is adding a new feature to its mapping app that lets you go on 3D "flyover" tours of cities around the world. Though **t technically VR, the feature is reminiscent of Google Earth VR and raises fresh questions about Apple's plans for virtual reality.
SEE ALSO: The 12 best iOS 11 features you haven't heard about yet (http://mashable.com/2017/06/06/new-ios-11-features/)
The feature, which has **t been publicized by Apple, is available **w in the iOS 11 public beta. When you search for a location that has "flyover" enabled, you can dive into a first-person 3D view of the city.
Navigating flyover mode is a lot like watching a 360-degree video on your phone: you can change your point of view by moving your phone around or walking around. You can also go on a "flyover tour" for a more passive experience.* Read more... (http://mashable.com/2017/06/28/apple-maps-flyover/?utm_campaign=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_cid=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial)
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You're soon going to have a new reason to use Apple Maps.
Apple is adding a new feature to its mapping app that lets you go on 3D "flyover" tours of cities around the world. Though **t technically VR, the feature is reminiscent of Google Earth VR and raises fresh questions about Apple's plans for virtual reality.
SEE ALSO: The 12 best iOS 11 features you haven't heard about yet (http://mashable.com/2017/06/06/new-ios-11-features/)
The feature, which has **t been publicized by Apple, is available **w in the iOS 11 public beta. When you search for a location that has "flyover" enabled, you can dive into a first-person 3D view of the city.
Navigating flyover mode is a lot like watching a 360-degree video on your phone: you can change your point of view by moving your phone around or walking around. You can also go on a "flyover tour" for a more passive experience.* Read more... (http://mashable.com/2017/06/28/apple-maps-flyover/?utm_campaign=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_cid=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial)
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