Yeah, Apple Maps is still not as good for finding points of interest. A huge missing feature is that there's no equivalent to Google Maps' "Search this location" button. So if you search for something and then move the map, you just have to randomly pinch and scroll a bit and hope that it'll refresh with the new search radius.
They will never do it willingly, but I wish Google would split the POI stuff out of their maps app. It's all getting incredibly bloated the way it is, anyway. Then I could look up a place in there - because it's an excellent service - but use Apple Maps for the rest.
I wish the same. In general when I need to call a local business (plumber, electrician, pizza delivery, etc.) the easiest way I know how is to look them up on google maps, then hit "call". It seems... silly... to basically have to look up directions to a place on a map I have no intention of going, simply because it's the closest thing I have to an online mobile-accessible local phone book.
That is a bit silly, but on the other hand, sometimes it’s important to check that you’re calling the right branch, or that you aren’t confusing a business with a similarly-named one in another city, and a map view is good for that.
Google Maps will even tell you if something is in stock. I searched Sunkist Zero Sugar on Google Maps and it showed me all the grocery stores in my area that carried it and “in stock (updated today)”.
That's impressive. Thanks for the heads up. I never would have tried searching for a specific product that way. I have searched for "burger" or "pizza" successfully, but a specific product along with an inventory check? Wow.
