Now you can access Apple's answer to Google Street View on the web. as 9-5Mac According to reports, Apple has launched the “Look Around” feature beta version of Apple Maps on the weballowing you to literally look around and explore the cities where it exists. The company has a complete list "Look around" places on its website, and it covers selected cities in the United States, Japan, and several countries in the European Union. To start exploring a location on your desktop, just click on the binoculars icon in the lower left corner of the map. As with Street View, you'll be able to virtually fly between roads and drag the screen to show more of the location with the feature's 360-degree images.

Apple released a beta version of Maps for the web in July with some limitations. Access was limited to certain devices and browsers. While you can use it to look up directions and guides, it hasn't rolled out with Look Around, though Apple promises to add more features in the coming months. Although the scope of Look Around is currently quite limited, MacRumors it was previously reported that Apple has found clues in Maps that indicate the company is working on expanding its accessibility. Apple is apparently planning to add smaller cities and rural areas to its Look Around network, as well as more countries like Egypt, China and Mexico.

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