Type of site | Web mapping |
|---|---|
| Available in | Multilingual |
| Owner | Huawei |
| Created by | Huawei |
| URL | petalmaps.com |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Registration | Optional |
| Launched | 26 October 2020; 5 years ago (2020-10-26) |
| Current status | Active, developing |
| Written in | C++ (back-end),JavaScript,XML,Ajax (UI) |
Petal Maps is a map service based onTomTom provided byHuawei to devices with the operating systemHarmonyOS,Android andiOS. It offerssatellite imagery,aerial photography, 3D view surroundings, turn-by-turn navigation, head-up display androute planning for traveling by foot, car, bike, and public transportation.[1]
In 2021, Petal Maps was awarded the Red Dot Design Award.[2]
Petal Maps offers the ability to zoom in and out to display the map. The user can control the map with themouse to move to the desired location. Users can enter an address, intersection, or general area to search on the map.
If someone wants to search for "cakes in London" to find restaurants that serve that dish near the city. Searches can find a wide range of restaurants, hotels, theaters, and general businesses.
Currently the satellite view of Petal Maps is only available in the Petal Maps mobile app and not on the website.
| Petal Maps | |
|---|---|
| Original author | Huawei |
| Initial release | October 26, 2020; 5 years ago (2020-10-26) |
| Operating system | |
Petal Maps is available as amobile app for theHarmonyOS,Android andiOS mobile operating systems. It was released in October 2020 for all Huawei devices throughAppGallery, and in June 2021 for allAndroid devices throughGoogle Play. As of March 2022, Petal Maps was released on theApp Store foriOS users.[3] It was released as a replacement forGoogle Maps.[4]