US-based technology giant Apple’s navigation application Maps has experienced an important development. Independent iOS developer Steve Moser, who examined the code of the application, revealed a new feature that will come to this application. This feature seems to please users who use bicycles, especially electric bicycles.
Both Google and Apple’s navigation services are already making things easier by creating routes for users. However, routes have so far been all about walking, cars and public transport. The codes of the Maps application show that this situation will change. Apple will also create routes for electric bikes, which are becoming increasingly common.
Here’s the code section that suggests Apple Maps will show bike routes:
As far as we can tell from the codes, Apple Maps will start to create special routes for electric bikes and show estimated arrival times in the near future. Thus, users will be able to easily find the most suitable routes for electric bicycles. However, there is a confusing detail here. Why did Apple feel the need to further focus on electric bikes?
Although the codes are not self-explanatory, Apple’s focus on electric bikes is probably related to the routes themselves. As it is known, electric bicycles have the feature of supporting the driver in situations that will tire the driver, such as going uphill. This is thought to be the reason. Apple may have included hilly roads for electric bike users in the routes, and thus aimed to reach the destination as quickly as possible. We’ll be able to learn more when the feature becomes available…
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