Apple is apparently now publishing public place pages for selected landmarks, according to a post on 9to5Mac. Below is an example (via Allan Miller): If you’ve got the latest MacOS update “Sierra” installed you can access these pages from the Safari toolbar. On “El Capitan” a smaller page shows up for similar kinds of queries. In all likelihood these URLs, which Andrew Shotland identified as “Apple Maps ID + Lat/Long + Name,” are intended for sharing, especially with users of Continue Reading ...

Apple is opening up Apple Maps to third party developers with new “extensions.” This is parallel to announcements for Messages and Siri, made during today’s WWDC keynote. In addition to a forthcoming “beautiful redesign,” developers can integrate their apps directly into Maps: Now open to developers with new extensions, apps like OpenTable can integrate bookings right into Maps, and services like Uber and Lyft can make it easier for users to book a ride, without ever leaving the Maps Continue Reading ...