Users are thrilled with the Flyover mode on Apple Maps in iOS 11 developed by ARKit; How does he work

In the second beta version of iOS 11, the developers added a cool innovation to the Maps application - AR/VR 3D mode. It

included in Flyover and represents somethinga cross between a top-down view from Google Earth and viewing street images from the ground. To understand how this works, imagine that you are Batman and are flying over New York. It's amazing.

What kind of magic is this?

Despite the fact that this function wasdeveloped under the direction of ARKit. In reality, it is not AR, since maps are not projected from above onto real objects using the camera. It is not VR, since you are not immersed in the virtual world. The function is an extension of 3D views of cities that were already in the "Maps" application

Advertising

Advertising

So ... did Apple add cool VR mode to Apple Maps (led by ARKit) and didn't even report it to Keynote? Wow

Although now in the application "Maps" are usedARKit technology to properly configure the movement of your device according to the map. The device uses the same technology to track your movement. If you are moving in a circle in the real world, then on the map you are moving in a circle.

Advertising

Advertising

You are always above ground level. Keep your phone at eye level and see the top of the building. You can click on the screen to enlarge the image and move in a circle with one finger to shuffle around the map. But to look around, you need to move the device itself.

What are its features?

How wonderful he is. Let's face it, Apple's Maps is not the best app. In some countries, they do not even indicate the direction.

But this new Flyover mode is really good. It’s so great to fly around a city you have never been to and recognize it literally just by moving your device. In cities such as New York, detail is amazing.

How to use this feature?

Assuming you have installed iOS 11 (Dev 2nd beta and higher), follow the instructions to get started.

Step 1: Open the "Maps" application and first make sure that you switch to satellite display mode and 3D mode is available to you.

Step 2: Looking for a popular city such as New York and San Francisco. A city that supports the Flyover feature in Apple Maps.

Step 3: Click onFlyover.

Advertising

Advertising

That's all. You are now in AR mode. You can click “Start Tour” to automatically start the journey to the most interesting places.

Application fromARKitcomes out

Apple’s Maps application used a bit from ARKit. In iOS 11, we get a fully functioning AR application, which is good news.

What application are you waiting for? Do you think they can solve real world problems? Share your ideas in the comments.