In Apple Maps on iOS 17 or later, you can also download maps for offline use (these maps will work offline on your Apple Watch too, though you can’t initiate downloads from the watch).

Apple says that not only can you download maps on your iPhone and use them while offline, but you can also use downloaded maps on your Apple Watch running watchOS 10 to “navigate and view ...

Apple Maps is catching up with Google Maps on iOS 17 by finally letting iPhone users download maps for offline use. iOS 17 will be released to the public later this year for the iPhone XS and ...

Apple Maps is constantly improving its features, and the latest version iOS 17 introduces a long-awaited feature: the ability to download maps to your iPhone for offline use. During the WWDC 2023 ...

To get started, open Apple Maps, tap the circle with your photo or initials to the right of the search box and choose Offline Maps in the menu. On the next screen, go to Download New Map.

There are limitations on which directions are available in offline mode. According to Google, transit, bicycling and walking directions are unavailable offline. To download a map in Apple Maps: ...

Downloaded maps are also browsable on your Apple Watch, if the paired iPhone is nearby. Other improvements to Apple Maps with iOS 17 include an upgrade to the experience for EV owners.

To use offline maps, download the map of your destination while connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data. Simply search in Apple Maps and select the option to download the offline map.

Apple is finally changing that with the release of iOS 17 (currently in public beta). There’s now support for offline maps, although it’s a bit hidden.