> Shopping centres and airports

1 Interior maps

Floor plans for select shopping centres and airports are now available in Maps, both in 2D and 3D views. If you happen to scroll the map so that a place with an interior map comes into view, tap Browse <place name>, which slides in at the bottom of the screen (iPhone) and appears at the top right (iPad) to browse the full, multi-floor map. The area outside the shopping area or airport is dimmed.

2 Switch floors

The floor number you’re viewing is shown near the top right of the screen. Tap it for a list of all floors, then one of those to see that floor’s layout. The list remains open so you can quickly browse marked points of interest across several floors. To close the list, tap the X above it, or an unmarked spot on the map. Stairs, escalators, and lifts are marked on the map to help you plan your route.

3 Browse by category

When you’ve started to browse an interior map, swipe up on the panel to pull it into view (iPhone; it’s always in view on iPad). You’ll see icons for the various types of business there, public toilets, as well as places to get refreshments; tap one to filter the map to show only that kind. To switch to another kind of business, tap the X at the top right to go back to the list of categories.

4 Browse from A to Z

Alternatively, tap the All Shops icon to open a screen-high list of businesses and features within the location, complete with an alphabetical index as a shortcut (like in the Music app), down the list’s right edge. In any view of the location, tap a business on the panel or its point-of-interest icon on the map to read more about it; this information includes opening hours, contact details, and reviews.