iOS
Download Apple maps to explore offline
One of the most useful new features in iOS 17 is the ability to download maps from Apple Maps to explore offline – an option that Google Maps has offered for several years. This enables you to find your way around an area even when you can’t connect to the internet via 4G/5G or Wi-Fi.
Downloading maps is straightforward, and can be done with just a few taps. You’ll have all the functionality of using Apple Maps online, which means you can zoom right into areas to see roads and places, but be aware that the download files can be quite large.
A map covering most of England (which, as an example, is