Apple Maps used to be the sad cousin of Google Maps, but the recent iOS 15 update changes all that.

Cupertino’s Maps app now has a stunning new look and dozens of features that make it more useful than ever. The new Apple Maps offers more detail and better directions. There’s also a new 3D feature that gives users a more immersive way to explore major cities.

"When you arrive at a new destination using maps, it's often difficult to identify the correct building even after you've arrived," tech expert Aqsa Tabassam told Lifewire in an email interview. "The destination images have been very helpful to me when using the new Apple Maps to find my destination."

With Apple Maps, users can now get directions with specified arrival and departure times. The new update also offers improved road details for exit lanes, medians, bus lanes, and zebra crossings. Users can also find more information about complex junctions.