Right after installing the Safari 16.0 update, many users reported that Google Maps was no longer working along the expected lines in macOS 12.6. The UI will be completely blacked out, with just a few colored lines condensed in the center. Even the likes of Apple Maps and Maps Quest were also getting bugged with a similar issue. So all fingers pointed to the latest Safari update rather than Google Maps. Upon further investigating the matter, we found out that the issue was mostly with older Macs, such as the MacBook Pro of mid-2015. Likewise, the bug majorly affected the MacBook that had integrated graphics (Intel Iris) rather than discrete graphics (AMD Radeon). Joining all these dots, we managed to find out a couple of nifty workarounds that shall help you fix this issue. So without further ado, let’s check them out.
Fix Google Maps not working in Safari 16 macOS 12.6
It is recommended that you try out each of the below-mentioned workarounds and then see which one spells out success for you. So with that in mind, let’s get started.
FIX 1: Disable WebGL via Metal
FIX 2: Disable Automatic Graphics Switching
FIX 3: Temporary Switch to Chrome
As already mentioned, this issue is related to Safari and not Google Maps. So until this issue is rectified, you could consider making a switch to any other browser of your choice. As of now, Chrome is free from this issue, so you could temporarily stroll the Google ecosystem until everything falls back in place in the Cupertino giant’s palace.
Video Guide to Fix Google Maps not working in Safari 16 macOS 12.6
So these were the three different methods that shall help you fix the issue of Google Maps not working in Safari 16 macOS Monterey 12.6. If you have any queries concerning the aforementioned steps, do let us know in the comments. We will get back to you with a solution at the earliest.
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