The boundaries of Apple’s walled garden aren’t as well defined as they used to be; Apple Maps is the latest app to break out. It has taken a while—the app launched in 2012—but you can now use Apple Maps on the web. Right now, the Apple Maps web app has a beta label attached to it, which means it's a work in progress. Despite its beta status, there's already a lot you can do with Apple Maps on the web, including looking up places, getting directions to specific places, and accessing guides to popular cities and other destinations. Map BasicsApple Maps on the web can give you a wealth of information about places.