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# openMaps(with:launchOptions:from:completionHandler:)

Opens the Maps app from a particular scene using the specified map items and options.

```
class func openMaps(with mapItems: [MKMapItem], launchOptions: [String : Any]? = nil, from scene: UIScene?, completionHandler completion: (@Sendable (Bool) -> Void)? = nil)
```

## Parameters

`mapItems`

An array of map items to open in the Maps app.

`launchOptions`

A dictionary of launch options to pass to the Maps app.

`scene`

The scene where the user interaction takes place.

`completion`

A completion block the system calls that indicates whether the request was successful.

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