Post by High Sierra Fan on Jun 6, 2023 17:26:00 GMT -8
Topo map's etc for its watch.
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“Most Garmins require topographical maps to be downloaded separately as GPX files using the Garmin Explore app, while more detailed satellite maps have to be purchased. At least for US users, Apple seems to have them all ready to go in the Maps app as a new view. It certainly made no mention of third-party downloads or additional purchases. Apple also intimated during the presentation that more countries were to follow.
A 3D view of the compass Complication can display not only your elevation journey, showing you how high or low you’ve climbed so far, but offer automatically-generated waypoints based on the best place to make a phone call, directing you back to that spot in case you need help. Or want to call your loved ones and boast about how far you’ve walked that day. “
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“Most Garmins require topographical maps to be downloaded separately as GPX files using the Garmin Explore app, while more detailed satellite maps have to be purchased. At least for US users, Apple seems to have them all ready to go in the Maps app as a new view. It certainly made no mention of third-party downloads or additional purchases. Apple also intimated during the presentation that more countries were to follow.
A 3D view of the compass Complication can display not only your elevation journey, showing you how high or low you’ve climbed so far, but offer automatically-generated waypoints based on the best place to make a phone call, directing you back to that spot in case you need help. Or want to call your loved ones and boast about how far you’ve walked that day. “
