Apple continues to improve its Maps app, as Thursday saw thew addition of four new Flyover locales, public transit data for the Los Angeles area, more European locales with Nearby POI suggestions, and Traffic info for Hong Kong and Mexico.
The additions were listed on Apple’s iOS Feature Availability webpage, which notes new Flyover support in Aomori, Japan; Bruges, Belgium; Lake Powell, Utah; and Limoges, France. Counting the four cities, Flyover is now available in 220 locales around the world.
Flyover offer a 3D animated high resolution view of a number of locales around the world, offering fantastic views of buildings, landmarks, and other points of interest. Apple is also reported to be working on a detailed street view feature for its Maps app, much like Google’s street level view in its own Maps app.
Traffic data is now available for users in Hong Kong and Mexico. Maps offers details on what’s causing a traffic backup, it also offers alternative routes to save time.
Netherlands and UK residents can now access iOS 9’s Nearby feature, which can display a list of categories including Food, Drink, Shopping, Fun, and more. Within each category, users can access more in‑depth listings, such as Popular, Restaurants, Groceries, Fast Food, Cafés, Bakeries, and Desserts.
