In Apple Maps in HK, some places are shaded out even though they are quite easily otherwise visible on Google Maps. It seems a little meaningless and unhelpful to users of the Maps app to shade out these places. Why is Apple doing this?
iPad Air, iPadOS 18
The shaded (cross-hatched) areas are considered sensitive areas to the local government. Apple seems to be a bit more drastic when it comes to it, compared to Google.
I’ve seen the same discrepancies between Apple and Google in other regions of the world. I can’t explain why but my guess is that Apple is more careful in the sense of not willing to take a potential risk.
why are some places shaded out in apple maps?
