Apple Maps is far from Apple’s most popular app. In fact, it tends to be outright deleted or ignored while users turn to third-party apps like Waze or even Google Maps.
We understand the lack of love for the app — to a degree. Some apps have some pretty crazy features! Tap or click here to learn about navigation apps with celebrity voices. But there are plenty of perks in Apple Maps; they’re just not that well-known.
Here are a few tricks to get the most from the iOS app. Let’s begin by talking about touring cities using a special feature called Flyover.
Interested in traveling to a major city? Get the lay of the land first with Flyover mode.
Search for a city, then tap the Flyover or the Flyover Tour button that appears on the info card. It won’t be available for all locations, but large cities generally have the option.
Once you tap it, you’ll be taken to a 3D, overhead view of the city. You can move your phone around to look at your surroundings, or slide your finger around to travel and find major landmarks.
Flyover will even take you on a tour if you just let it run without interfering, or simply tap the Start City Tour button. Use this to see places you might like to visit and figure out if they’re near each other so you can better plan your next trip.
Maybe you’d like a three-dimensional view of more places so you can know in advance if a walk is going to be especially strenuous. Lucky for you, Apple Maps has a 3D viewing mode.
You can see a 3D map with a button in the top right corner. Just tap that 2D/3D button when you’re zoomed in enough to see building outlines and your view will suddenly angle, revealing how tall those buildings are. To exit this view, simply tap the 2D button.
Are you ready? As a new decade barrels in, it’s time to reflect, reorganize and regroup things in our lives. A fresh start to a fresh new year.
With many changes in the near future, like 5G going mainstream, the team here at Komando.com is busy preparing for 2020 and beyond. Tap or click here to learn more about 5G. We are excited and look forward to continuing to provide you with informative content on everything technology-related.
The presents are unwrapped, and the big day has passed. Let’s look at the top items to buy right now — the day AFTER Christmas. I’ll tell you where you can save some serious cash, from tech to decor. And don’t forget next year’s Christmas decorations.
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You’re not paranoid — you are being watched. Facial-recognition cameras, store surveillance cameras, traffic cameras and more are all watching all the time.
Adding to the creep factor is the number of cases where cameras have been found in Vrbos, Airbnbs and other vacation rentals. Tap or click here for an Airbnb scam warning.
With snow on the trees, and a nice blush on everyone’s cheeks from the cold, winter can be a beautiful season. Unfortunately, that nice cold weather also brings colds and the flu.
The flu can be deadly, particularly to vulnerable populations like infants and the elderly. It’s not easy to know where it will strike, or in what form, since the flu comes in many strains; however, science is starting to catch up. Tap or click here to learn about 4 apps that will get you through cold and flu season.
Is a weak mobile signal in your home or office driving you up the wall? Boost your service with these tips, including one you can do right now — for free.
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Open/download audioRobocalls and phone scammers are getting worse. Most are merely annoying but some can be terrifying, like the scammer who threatened to kill Lynda and William Webster. Webster’s name may sound familiar: He’s the former head of the FBI and CIA. Plus hear some creative and hilarious ways people are getting even with robocalls, and learn tips you can use today.
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Open/download audioHomeowners across the country love video doorbells. You get to see and speak with people at your door even if you’re not at home. But thieves love them too. Don’t worry, we have tips on how to keep your video doorbells safe.
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Open/download audioTax season is scary, especially this year with the new codes. Meet accountant Howell Cheek with Sigrist, Cheek, Potter & Huyser who can talk about the philosophy of taxes dating as far back as Plato (but don’t worry, he doesn’t). Kim talks with Howell, who offers easy-to-understand, concise tips about medical and charitable deductions, as well as the increase in the standardized deduction. He also talks about which business-tech deductions have been eliminated and why. Howell breaks it all down for us.
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When it comes to virtual assistants, many people fall into two camps: either Amazon Alexa or Google Home. With Alexa getting much of the hype, Google Home owners might not know that there are some incredible tips and tricks you can do with your virtual assistant. From playing games to changing voices, it can do some incredible things.
If your wireless or wired headphones aren’t working with your Android device, it could be a problem with the phone, the software or the headphones themselves. Before you toss the headphones and waste money replacing them, we have three quick and easy troubleshooting tips to try.
If you own a Kindle or are looking into purchasing one, it’s likely that you want to get in some solid reading in 2019. Kindle books are often relatively inexpensive, but as you begin to build up that library, those small bills can begin to add up. Before you know it, your New Year’s resolution to read more is dwindling and your Kindle finds its new home tucked away in a drawer.
When it comes to streaming your favorite movies or TV shows, there are plenty options. Roku has emerged as one of the most popular due to its easy-to-use system. You might not know some of these amazing hacks that will change the way you use your Roku.
You might not know it, but your iPad is living a secret life. There are so many cool things the device can do that I’m sure you have become a master of it. But, there are a some less well-known ones that I can show you that might change the way you use your iPad.
Open/download audioDo you know what the main key ingredient to success is? Habit! Get ready for some truly life-changing stories and tips from highly motivated movers and shakers. You’ll learn from their habits how they stay on top of their game. We talk to VU Dream founder and podcaster Mark Metry as well as CEO and renowned attorney Joseph Harary about how they became successful and what they did to get there. By the end of this podcast, you’ll be loaded with tools to guide you on your own transformation.
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Android fans can be very particular with the devices or tech that they use. They like sleek designs and easy-to-use interfaces. That’s a good thing to keep in mind this time of year as we are purchasing gifts for those friends and family that are die-hard Android fans. That’s why I have put together a list of 10 gift ideas that would be perfect for the Android lover in your life.
If you have an Apple device, you already know what Apple ID is. In fact, you know it very well because you have to use your Apple ID quite frequently to sign into your devices and to log in to the App Store or iTunes. Recently, there seems to be a hack that has targeted Apple IDs and locking users out. Here is what to do if you have already been hacked, and if not, how to protect yourself.
Technology has replaced a lot of things we used to take for granted, like landline phones, typewriters, and paper maps. But a lot of people are still carrying around something that tech companies would like to consign to history: wallets. Most of us now have access to an alternative to an old-fashioned wallet. The big three options for mobile payment systems are Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay. They all turn your smartphone (or certain smartwatches) into a mobile wallet, letting you pay for purchases without having to fish out a credit card or cash.
Windows released its newest operating system, Windows 10, back in July 2015. Since then, it has become a popular OS.
It is constantly updated, and overall has been pretty well received. As of 2018, Windows 10 become more widespread than Windows 7, thereby becoming the most single used Windows version overall.
Anyone with a pet knows how much fun they can be. Excited tail wagging when you get home, purring in your lap when you’re relaxing in front of the TV, and stealing bags of Cheetos out of the pantry when you’re not looking (OK, maybe that’s just my dog).
