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Can I check out Apple Maps in a browser? I'd like to take a look, but I don't have easy access to ios or macos.

The screenshots do look fantastic.

(Not a criticism of Apple if this isn't possible)

It's possible, although Apple doesn't advertise it or make it real easy to get to. Sharing locations using Apple apps can present a web page, with an embedded map that works fine in a browser:

https://maps.apple.com/place?address=10365%20Gorenflo%20Rd%0...

There have been a couple small indie projects which basically load Apple maps in an iFrame, but I think they've been mostly C&Ded.

I only see the vectorial map in that link. Is there a way to see satellite, or even better, 3D?

Not vector; those are jpg tiles.

I couldn't find a word for non-satellite map :)

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