3D Flyover Paris

Did you successfully upgrade to iOS 8? Now here’s your reward. With iOS 8, you can get an all expense tour of your favorite major city.

OK, here’s the fine print: within the iOS 8 Maps app, you can view interactive, high-resolution animated “flyover” tours of major cities.

Launch the Maps app, switch into “Hybrid” view using the "i" (info) icon in the bottom right of the screen. Type  “Paris, France” in the search field and choose “Start” to the right of “3D Flyover tour" Lean back  and smell the dark roast and pastries from the virtualized cafes on your phone display. (Additional Tip: tours are best viewed with iPhone turned horizontally.)