This could definitely help you find your way around the monuments the next time you visit the nation’s capital.
On Thursday, Apple announced that a new 3D map of Washington, D.C. in the Apple Maps app will allow users to explore the city’s landmarks and memorials, such as the World War II Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, and Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The new mapping experience does not appear to be visible yet, but it likely will be soon.
Alongside the launch of iOS 15 in September, Apple Maps gained a new 3D maps feature, which offers more detail and custom-designed landmarks in select cities, including Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, and London. Apple said the 3D maps would be rolled out to additional cities later this year, including Philadelphia, San Diego, and Washington, D.C., and Apple previewed the feature in Washington, D.C. Thursday in honor of Veterans Day.
The company also announced that it is honoring Veterans Day with special content in the App Store, Apple Books app, Apple TV app, and more. Users can also find a Veterans Day-themed Activity Challenge that Apple Watch users in the U.S. can complete by recording any workout for 11 minutes or longer today with the Workout app or any app that adds workouts to the Health app.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.