1. iOS 18 introduces significant updates to Apple Maps, including topographic views for hiking trails and offline route saving. 2. Users can now plan custom walking and hiking routes and save them for offline use. 3. The app's library has been improved with better organization of saved locations and new interaction options for shops and bars.

1. Apple Maps has launched a public beta on web browsers, supported by Safari, Edge, and Chrome. 2. The move positions Apple Maps in direct competition with Google Maps, especially as Apple prepares to release its AI technology. 3. Apple Maps currently offers features like driving and walking directions, place information, and ordering food, with more features planned for the future.