Apple Maps could soon factor in how long it takes you to park
On some journeys in busy cities, it feels like it can take you longer to park than it does to drive there in the first place. Code spotted in iOS 27.3 suggests that Apple Maps may soon factor in parking time when it provides journey ETAs. Separately, Waze has partnered with Garmin to help improve the safety of cyclists by using real-time location tracking to alert nearby drivers … more…
Apple Maps may soon integrate walking time estimates into travel planning, according to recent reports. This feature, currently in development for iOS 27.3, aims to enhance the user experience for drivers. By analyzing background and motion data from iPhones, the system will be able to determine the typical walking time between a user's parking spot and destination.
This data collection process takes into account individual walking habits, adjusting ETA estimates based on factors such as time of day. The ultimate goal is for Apple Maps to factor in walking routes and durations when providing travel estimates to users. At present, the feature is only available for internal testing on Apple devices and has not been rolled out to the general public.
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