{"id":1334,"date":"2024-11-04T06:04:20","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T06:04:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/serverhost.com\/blog\/apple-maps-on-the-web-now-accessible-on-linux-via-firefox\/"},"modified":"2024-12-09T06:18:26","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T06:18:26","slug":"apple-maps-on-the-web-now-accessible-on-linux-via-firefox","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/serverhost.com\/blog\/apple-maps-on-the-web-now-accessible-on-linux-via-firefox\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple Maps on the Web: Now Accessible on Linux via Firefox!"},"content":{"rendered":"

This might not resonate well with many Linux users, yet it remains a positive development\u2122<\/em> for increased options: Apple Maps<\/em> is now accessible via the web on Linux.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In July, Apple introduced a beta version of Apple Maps<\/em><\/a> online, marking the first time its mapping service is available on platforms beyond Apple\u2019s own systems (which come with the app preinstalled on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS).<\/p>\n

Ideally, every web-based application should be universally compatible.<\/p>\n

However, the reality we inhabit often contradicts this ideal.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

At first, ‘Apple Maps on web’ (the name given by Cupertino) was accessible exclusively through Safari<\/em> on macOS and iOS, as well as Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge on Windows and macOS.<\/p>\n

This service later gained support for Mozilla Firefox in August<\/a>, although it remained limited to users on macOS, iOS, and Windows.<\/p>\n

The current details on the Apple Maps for web support page<\/a> confirm that this restriction still applies: only the specified browsers and operating systems are supported.<\/p>\n

And still\u2026<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Apple Maps on Web Now Loads on Linux<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

The screenshot above shows Mozilla Firefox 132 (running on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS) with the web version of Apple Maps successfully loaded.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

All features work as intended, including search, directions, hybrid images, location detection, guides, places of interest, and essential interactive aspects like scrolling and zooming.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

In different web browsers, the experience varies significantly.<\/p>\n

Visiting the same URL in Google Chrome, Vivaldi, or GNOME Web (Epiphany) leads to a familiar outcome: a redirection to an ‘unsupported’ holding page with a message that states \u201cyour current browser isn\u2019t supported.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Despite attempts to circumvent this issue, altering the user-agent string does not appear to make any difference.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Apple deserves some recognition for stating upfront that their Maps service on the web would be \u201cavailable for additional browsers, platforms, and languages<\/em>\u201d in the future, though they did not provide any specific timeline.<\/p>\n

Considering that other web-based services from Apple, such as iCloud, are functional in Linux browsers, I interpret \u201cadditional platforms\u201d to include both Linux\/ChromeOS as well as Android.<\/p>\n

Interestingly, even though there is no official support mentioned, the service currently loads in Firefox on Linux (exclusive to Firefox).<\/p>\n

Which is a positive development, I suppose?<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019d rather dowse for directions in the dark than use this\u2026\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

In the past, Apple Maps was infamously deficient in providing reliable routing information<\/a>. However, today, Maps<\/em> on iOS stands up well against any other mapping application, offering real-time directions, transit details, points of interest, attractions, and much more.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Even though it has improved significantly, the fact that it comes from Apple might still raise eyebrows among Linux users: \u201cI don\u2019t want to use Apple Maps on Linux at all! Ever! How is this even news!?\u201d<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Nonetheless, having access to a decent alternative (and not the only one, of course) to Google Maps<\/em> is beneficial for Linux users, even if many, including myself, would rather opt for another service like OpenStreetMap<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

This highlights a recurring issue within the Linux community: we criticize companies for neglecting Linux support, voice dissatisfaction when they finally do, and then undermine one another<\/em> for opting (or having to opt) for their software \u2014 which is all part of a Linux YouTuber content cycle, right? <\/p>\n

The crux of the matter is: Ubuntu serves as an operating system, rather than a restrictive ideology (at least for most users). Many Linux enthusiasts have Apple devices. This serves as a reasonable alternative to Google Maps. Some individuals would prefer to navigate in the dark rather than use Apple Maps. Others are more open-minded about their options.<\/p>\n

Recalculating; more to come?<\/h2>\n

<pCurrently, I don't observe any sign of Look Around<\/em> (Apple\u2019s response to Google Street View) being available, but it’s likely that it will be introduced \u2013 after all, for Maps<\/em> to appeal to those not using Apple devices, a certain level of feature equivalence is essential to entice users away from Google Maps.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

If you’re curious to see if it works for you (I can’t promise anything), go ahead and visit the Apple Maps beta website<\/a> to discover! <\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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