Tech Desk 
Oct 03, 2024
iOS 18, Apple’s latest software update for iPhones, comes packed with exciting new features and enhancements for iPhone users.
Along with significant upgrades to other built-in apps, including Photos, Notes, and Mail, Apple Maps has also received a major boost, introducing new ways to explore the world.
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Custom walking routes in Apple Maps with iOS 18
Apple Maps for the first time allows users to create and save custom hiking and walking routes according to their personal preferences. These custom routes can be accessed even when there is no cellular network or Wi-Fi connection available.
Detailed Hikes and Topographic maps
Another notable feature on iOS 18 is that users can now browse thousands of hikes in US national parks such as, from Acadia National Park in Maine to Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska, on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Additionally, Apple Maps also features topographic maps with stunning details like contour lines, trail details, and more to guide users during a hike.
Saved places feature
Apple Maps in iOS 18 allows you to save places directly by tapping the “+” button in the Maps listing. These saved places are easily accessible from the new Library menu along with Guides and Pinned locations. Saved Places on Maps can be sorted by dates, names, and distance.
Personal notes for saved places in Apple Maps
With iOS 18, Apple has introduced the option to add personal notes to your saved places. These notes will appear every time you view the location’s Maps listing.
