Regarding Apple maps. Seems most are more than happy with it. I know I am. The " Problems"with Apple Maps are 90% Hype. Software can and will be fixed, and very quickly.
10million downloads of Google Maps in the first 48 Hours means less then 3-5% of IOS devices running IOS6 opted for it. Not impressed!!
That doesn't mean they are
using it. Just that they
downloaded it...
Since Apple Maps integrates with the address book and addresses in e-mail, most people with iPhone 4s and iPhone 5 will
likely still continue to use the Apple Maps. The iPhone 4 and earlier users will like the free turn-by-turn directions, I seem them as higher users.
People who want public transit information with likely use it, since Apple Maps does not have that yet(!). I bet Apple hops on that quickly.
Personally, I downloaded it, checked the few out of the country locations I travel to and the Costa Rica coverage was better in the few remote places it was lacking in Apple Maps.
I tried it twice and put it away. It's a backup in case I need it (if Apple's cloud goes down). When they add address book integration, I'll play with it more. Or the next time I go to Costa Rica.
BUT, I think the Apple Maps verbal turn-by-turn is awesome so far, I see no reason to change to something else for use in the U.S.
as long as I have cellular coverage...
Gary