Google to Release iOS Maps App Tonight

MacRumors · Dec 12, 2012, 07:43 PM

AllThingsD reports that Google's highly anticipated iOS Maps app is set to be released later tonight.

When Apple stopped using Google Maps in September with iOS 6, rumors immediately began that the search engine giant would release its own Maps app into the App Store. Since then, unhappy iOS users have been waiting patiently for the app, which didn't seem like it was going to materialize, until tonight.

Google Maps for iOS will likely be a huge hit with iPhone users that have been plagued with problems using Apple's built-in mapping solution. Apple has received significant criticism over its mapping app, most recently when motorists in Australia became lost because of a misplaced waypoint.

There's no word on when the app will hit the App Store, but if it is in line with other releases, expect to see it around 11pm Eastern.

Article Link: Google to Release iOS Maps App Tonight

gmanist1000 · Dec 12, 2012, 07:44 PM

Finally. The end of the complaints!

CWallace · Dec 12, 2012, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by gmanist1000

Finally. The end of the complaints!

Here is hoping that is the case.

justinnum1 · Dec 12, 2012, 07:44 PM

does it have turn by turn?

fel10 · Dec 12, 2012, 07:45 PM

About damn time.

faroZ06 · Dec 12, 2012, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by justinnum1

does it have turn by turn?

Interesting (and important) question. If it doesn't have the features that Maps has, I'm not using it.

Tech198 · Dec 12, 2012, 07:57 PM

Well, I'll be a monkeys uncle !!

They finally did it.

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Originally Posted by SONiC5

Interesting, but I'll believe it when I see it.

... so will I

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Originally Posted by gmanist1000

Finally. The end of the complaints!

If anything, expect more complains.

vngannxx · 08:21 PM

still wont matter as much because ios maps will be the default maps app. every time a address or link is pressed, ios maps will pop up. no settings to change default maps app. no integration with native applications and siri

kjs862 · Dec 12, 2012, 08:15 PM

can't happen soon enough.

i'm wondering what apple is planning on doing in the long run since they can't get internet services.

i mean it's not in their dna... what to do?

maybe they should practice what they preach and just focus on a couple of things like making iphones, macs, iPads, osx, iOS, and leave internet services to another company like google.

Aidan5806 · Dec 12, 2012, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by faroZ06

Interesting (and important) question. If it doesn't have the features that Maps has, I'm not using it.

That's why Apple's rolling out of their maps makes sense. Google's original contract for maps wouldn't have allowed turn-by-turn, vector maps, and many other features that this app will introduce, because apple made competition on their own platform.

redmac · Dec 12, 2012, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by justinnum1

does it have turn by turn?

Yes it does!

sza · Dec 12, 2012, 07:45 PM

Please approve it, Apple!

jacobss · Dec 12, 2012, 07:47 PM

Well that'd be awesome!

GenesisST · Dec 12, 2012, 07:50 PM

win-win

I'll admit to not having had any problems with Maps. But if I had, I would've been pissed. So I consider myself lucky and won't say: "but it works for me, why are YOU complaining"!

InfinitiG · Dec 12, 2012, 07:52 PM

turn by turn??

MVallee · Dec 12, 2012, 07:56 PM

I personally haven't had any issues with Apple maps other than POI related ones. It seems their info is either wrong or outdated for the most part. If I have the actual address then Apple maps work fine.

Schmitty11 · Dec 12, 2012, 07:56 PM

This news pleases me.

KieranDotW · Dec 12, 2012, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by GenesisST

win-win

I'll admit to not having had any problems with Maps. But if I had, I would've been pissed. So I consider myself lucky and won't say: "but it works for me, why are YOU complaining"!

The thing is in nearly every legitimate review of the iPhone 5 or other devices that come with iOS 6 out of the box the reviewer always acts like they got lucky not having problems with Apple Maps. Are they really that lucky or is Apple Maps just not nearly as flawed as everyone (mostly people who have never used it) make it out to be?

johndoejohndoes · Dec 12, 2012, 08:01 PM

Oh hell ya!

lordofthereef · Dec 12, 2012, 08:03 PM

Will I finally have reason to come back to iOS as my daily driver? Can;t wait!

mankar4 · Dec 12, 2012, 08:04 PM

omgomgomgomgomg so excited!!! public transit directions!!!

Scrapula · Dec 12, 2012, 08:05 PM

I have absolutely no problem with Apple Maps. It gives better directions than the GPS in my car. Finds everyplace I need to go. Great turn by turn directions. At least in the Seattle area, it is really good. No need for Google.

darijoe · Dec 12, 2012, 07:44 PM

Cue the fanfare!

avalys · Dec 12, 2012, 07:49 PM

Thank god. I was an initial defender of Apple Maps, but I've found too many instances where it can't find well-known businesses or landmarks in my local area. I've switched to using the Google Maps web app.

pgiguere1 · Dec 12, 2012, 07:49 PM

That may set a new record for the most quickly downloaded iPhone app. I hope the App Store won't crash due to millions of simultaneous downloads.

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MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Google to Release iOS Maps App Tonight AllThingsD reports that Google's highly anticipated iOS Maps app is set to be released later tonight. When Apple stopped using Google Maps in September with iOS 6, rumors immediately began that the search engine giant would release its own Maps app into the App Store. Since then, unhappy iOS users have been waiting patiently for the app, which didn't seem like it was going to materialize, until tonight. Google Maps for iOS will likely be a huge hit with iPhone users that have been plagued with problems using Apple's built-in mapping solution. Apple has received significant criticism over its mapping app, most recently when motorists in Australia became lost because of a misplaced waypoint. There's no word on when the app will hit the App Store, but if it is in line with other releases, expect to see it around 11pm Eastern. Article Link: Google to Release iOS Maps App Tonight
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vngannxx macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2009	still wont matter as much because ios maps will be the default maps app. every time a address or link is pressed, ios maps will pop up. no settings to change default maps app. no integration with native applications and siri Last edited by vngannxx; Dec 12, 2012 at 08:21 PM.
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justinnum1 macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2007	does it have turn by turn?
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kjs862 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jan 2004	can't happen soon enough. i'm wondering what apple is planning on doing in the long run since they can't get internet services. i mean it's not in their dna... what to do? maybe they should practice what they preach and just focus on a couple of things like making iphones, macs, iPads, osx, iOS, and leave internet services to another company like google.
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Dec 12, 2012, 07:45 PM	#12
sza macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2010	Please approve it, Apple!
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Dec 12, 2012, 07:50 PM	#14
GenesisST macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Where I live	win-win I'll admit to not having had any problems with Maps. But if I had, I would've been pissed. So I consider myself lucky and won't say: "but it works for me, why are YOU complaining"! __________________ But it does me no injury for my neighbor to say he has an Android phone, an iPhone or no phone. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg. - Thomas Jefferson
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InfinitiG macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2010	turn by turn?? __________________ 2008 MB 5'1 2.0/8/500; iPhone 5
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Dec 12, 2012, 07:56 PM	#16
MVallee macrumors 6502 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada	I personally haven't had any issues with Apple maps other than POI related ones. It seems their info is either wrong or outdated for the most part. If I have the actual address then Apple maps work fine.
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Dec 12, 2012, 07:56 PM	#17
Schmitty11 macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2011	This news pleases me.
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mankar4 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA	omgomgomgomgomg so excited!!! public transit directions!!!
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Scrapula macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Seattle, WA	I have absolutely no problem with Apple Maps. It gives better directions than the GPS in my car. Finds everyplace I need to go. Great turn by turn directions. At least in the Seattle area, it is really good. No need for Google.
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avalys macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2004	Thank god. I was an initial defender of Apple Maps, but I've found too many instances where it can't find well-known businesses or landmarks in my local area. I've switched to using the Google Maps web app.
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pgiguere1 macrumors 65816 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal, Canada	That may set a new record for the most quickly downloaded iPhone app. I hope the App Store won't crash due to millions of simultaneous downloads.
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