Users will see the map with the highlighted route updated in real time. The upper side of the screen will display the current time and date, while the lower part will show Apple Maps information. The operating system update will split the lock screen into two separate parts. Renders that reached the web earlier today provide us with an early look at how the feature could work when it goes live in iOS 17.

The next operating system version will upgrade the Apple Maps integration with a full map along with route and lane guidance. You can track the driver in real time, even when the iPhone is locked.Īpple Maps already supports Live Activity on the iPhone, but at this point, the application only displays next-turn information.

When ordering a new Uber, the application displays essential information, such as the driver's location and the ETA to the pickup point in the live notification displayed on the lock screen. Testing the Uber app is the easiest way to understand how Live Activity works. Live Activity is a feature already available for iPhone owners, allowing users to see dynamic information on the lock screen without needing to open an app. Apple Maps will be used to pioneer the refresh, with a recent leak revealing how the navigation app will use the Live Activity update to display more navigation information on the lock screen.

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