iPhone 2.2 Update Maps showing KM instead of Miles

[REM2000]

Hi All

Ive just installed the 2.2 firmware on a 3G iPhone.

Ive discovered that the maps application will now show all directions in Kilometers and not Miles (Im based in the UK).

Ive tried changing the international settings to USA and then back to UK (complete with iphone switching off and on) however the directions are still stuck in Kilometers!

Anyone have the same problem or more importantly know how to fix it?

Currently my iPhone is set to United Kingdom in Internation Settings.

Many Thanks for any help.

[tomwarren Veteran]

oh dear I hope this isn't a bug with the update! Can't stand KM

[+Frank B. Subscriber²]

It's Apple giving you a hint: 'Time to use metric units instead of your weird outdated imperial ones.' ;)

[sambrentnall]

I don't really mind lol

[Adam1V]

It's Apple giving you a hint: 'Time to use metric units instead of your weird outdated imperial ones.' ;)

I dont think so ;)

[REM2000]

Well the UK isn't too bad with the metric system, really we only have human weight (measure in stones, although thats moving to kilograms), Distance and speed (MPH and miles) and human height (feet and inches) Most of everything has been moved over to kilograms, meters etc..

However if you've been brought up on miles and MPH, using KM is a real pain!

I hope there is a fix for this soon, as the new on foot and by public transport directions were what i was really looking forward to in this release.

[Ricardo Gil]

It's Apple giving you a hint: 'Time to use metric units instead of your weird outdated imperial ones.' ;)

Metric FTW!

[LTD]

Metric, people!

We use it up here in Canada.

It's aboot time.

[LTD]

How do I activate Street View?

I'm in the Map application, and I don't see an option. I searched for major streets/intersections, but still nothing. And the 2.2 update installed fine.

[Rudy]

I thought the UK used the metric system :huh:

[LTD]

Ok, so I searched for a US address (1 Infinite Loop), and the pushpin label gave the street view option.

Is Street View not available on Canada??

EDIT:::

Places in France work with Street View.

Got one for Anchorage, Alaska. Freakin' Boise Butt**** Idaho, too.

Nothing for even major Canadian centers like Toronto or Montreal.

Lame.

Edited November 21, 2008 by LTD

[Rob Veteran]

I thought the UK used the metric system :huh:

We use half and half. Distances on the road are in miles instead of kilometres, for example.

[The_Decryptor Veteran]

The UK's slowly converting all their stuff to metric, but there's still opposition.

Google doesn't care for that opposition apparently (And neither do I, the only reason people still seem to want to use Imperial is tradition)

Edit: Apparently the only reason road signs are still in imperial, is because it would cost too much to update them.

[LTD]

Found out why the Street View feature isn't deployed in Canada:

http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2007/09...streetview.html

Privacy concerns.

It's a nice feature to have, but in a way I do understand the concerns.

[crazzyyfool]

For those of you having trouble getting Street View open in Google Maps on 2.2.

Please note, the iPod Touch 1 or 2 does NOT support Street View AT ALL! Don't ask, don't complain!!

Here are the instructions:

1) Drop a pin somewhere, or search for a location.

2) Tap the pin to bring up the info, etc.

3) Tap this:

4) Enjoy Street View!!

NB: Only works in areas with Google Street View. If you can't get Street View on your computer, it won't work on iPhone either. Don't whine about this either!

Source: MacRumors user SuperMacMan