How to use Maps Turn By Turn Directions on iOS 6

How to use Maps Turn By Turn Directions on iOS 6

One of the new changes in iOS 6 is the Maps app. It used datas from TomTom and doesn't include transit directions and Street View. Note: It is not be available on the original iPad. Like Google Maps on iOS 5, new Maps app features spoken directions with Siri and real-time traffic updates.

How to use Maps Turn By Turn Directions on iOS 6

* While you are opening the new Maps app, tap on the arrow icon in the upper-left corner, or search for a place,

* Tap the car, pedestrian or bus icon at the top-center. It means what you are wanting to drive, walk or mass transit. Then type your starting location and destination into Start box and End box.

* Maps will show up multiple routes for you. Select one of them and tap on Start button. The turn-by-turn directions to your destination will display the informations you need.

How to use Maps 3D Flyover in iOS 6

How to use Maps 3D Flyover in iOS 6

iOS 6's new default Maps app is only available on the iPad 2 and new iPad and the iPhone 4S. The 3D flyover view, which is one of the useful features, bring up full 3D models in many cities and other locations.

How to use 3D flyover view on iOS 6

* Tap on the Maps app, go to the city that has 3D mapping data, and select either Hybrid or Satellite button at the bottom for switching the view mode.

* In the lower left of the screen, there is a little 3D button. Tap on it. Now you are able to fly over building and streets. You can also use two fingers to change the viewing angle or rotate the point of view.

Using Maps offline mode on iOS 6

Using Maps offline mode on iOS 6

While you are traveling outside of WiFi network or on a area with poor cellular connectivity, you can turn iOS 6's new Maps app into offline use mode. With Apple's vector-based mapping system, you are able to automatically cache a very large area of territory in the iPad/iPhone device memory for offline browsing and GPS navigation.

On iOS 5, Google Maps only allows to offline browse area at a couple zoom levels in 2D. The iOS 6 vector maps supports browsing an entire continent over 100 miles and in 3D, and zooming into highway, state-level maps and satellite imagery, but lacks of street level.

After loading the app for a wide area, like San Francisco, you don't need to manually configure any maps for offine use. Because everything is caching automatically on your iOS device.

How to change Navigation Voice Volume in iOS6 Maps

How to change Navigation Voice Volume in iOS6 Maps

iOS 6's new Maps app features voice for the turn by turn navigation. When you drive and use play Music and Maps app together, the navigation voice volume might be lower than music volume and you can't hear what she is saying. At this time, you need to change the Voice Volume in iOS6 Maps.

* From Home screen, tap on Settings and select Maps. Under Navigation Voice Volume options, check "Loud Volume". Now you could hear clearly.

* If you feel that it is much louder enough, you can adjust the sound. Just check "Low Volume" from the settings.

* If you don't need the feature and want to disable your digital co-pilot, tap the "No Voice" selection and it will be silenced.

iOS 6 3D Map Flyover Cities List

iOS 6 3D Map Flyover Cities List

Google Street View is gone in the new iOS 6 and Apple's Maps app offers many new features, such as turn-by-turn spoken directions, 3D areas renderings, zoom in/out buildings and enhanced visuals. The Flyover only support a limited number of cities, but I am sure the new Maps app covere US pretty soon. Here is a list of available 3D cities supporting Flyover.

US: Alhambra, Atlanta, Austin, Beverly Hills, Boston, Century City, Chicago, Cupertino, Dallas, Denver, Fort Worth, Hollywood, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Memphis, Miami, Mountain View, New Orleans, Oakland, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, San Gabriel, San Jose, San Marino, Santa Monica, Seattle, South Pasadena

UK: Birmingham, Manchester

Canada: Montreal, Toronto

Australia: Melbourne, Sydney

Spain: Madrid

Denmark: Copenhagen