It's unacceptable. I don't care if it's still new, it shouldn't have been shipped if it wasn't complete. I would have rather taken Google Maps and waited than received a half baked product that's supposed to headline as a major new feature. Yes it has more features than the old one but accuracy is what is more important, not how pretty it looks. Search around on twitter and you'll find people driving in completely wrong directions or getting lost with it. At least provide us with an option to use one or the other. I understand the licensing ran out. Pay for a temporary extension or pay just so your users are happy. Apple can afford it. I don't know why some users here are misinforming other users saying that the old maps app is available in the app store when it isn't.
Everyone yelled "It's still in beta!" when someone made a remark about the maps application before today. Well, guess what? It's not in beta anymore so what's the excuse?
Some here weren't around or don't remember when Apple revamped .Mac and screwed it up. Steve flipped his lid as we've learned later in the future. I get it, he's gone and the show must go on. The question is if Apple is still as strict with perfecting its products as its known to be. Regardless of how sympathetic you want to be because it's a new application or look at the bright side doesn't make it okay. If this was a Microsoft or Android launch everyone would be laughing.