Company Apple quietly expanded the availability of its web version Apple Maps, which is now fully functional on the iPhone. This change was noted in the company's updated support document Applu, where there is a new mention of support iOS device.
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Stillonelong ago there was access to Apple Maps via the website (at maps.apple.com) limited to Macs, iPads, and computers with WindowsIf a user opened a map link on an iPhone, they were automatically redirected to the native app Apple MapsThat's changing now - the web version loads directly in the browser Safari on the iPhone and works similarly to the desktop.
Apple Maps were first introduced on the web last year, but with limited support. Initially, they only worked in some browsers and on select platforms. Today, they can be used not only in Safari on Mac and iOS devices, but also in browsers like Chrome, Firefox or Edge on various operating systems - including mobile ones.
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An interesting aspect of this expansion may also be the recent introduction of iOS 18.4, which allows users in the European Union to set their default map application. In the event that the user chooses a different default map service, Apple ensured that references to Apple Maps was still possible to open via the web interface – and that may be the reason why the web version now works on the iPhone.
This step represents a significant expansion of the service's flexibility Apple Maps, especially for users who want to access maps without having to use the native app, or for those who have devices with limited access to App Store.
