Overview

• Google Maps has introduced an air quality layer, matching Apple Karten's existing weather and air quality overlays for enhanced environmental awareness.
• Apple Karten has expanded its 3D city flyover feature to include Frankfurt am Main, Wiesbaden, and Mainz, increasing its visual coverage in Germany.
• Both platforms now support offline maps, with Apple offering an 'offline-only' toggle for data-saving functionality in low-connectivity areas.
• Google Maps continues to refine its tools with improved voice search for complex queries and a distance-measuring feature for precise navigation.
• Both apps integrate multimodal transit options, including bus and train schedules, while also supporting cycling routes with elevation profiles and adjusted arrival times.