Nobody's forcing you to use Apple Maps.... You can go ahead and use g maps all you like but it doesn't mean Apple can't try to fix a product they already spent so much time and resources developing. It's software after-all, not hardware a little tweaking can do wonders.
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Nobody's forcing you to use Apple Maps.... You can go ahead and use g maps all you like but it doesn't mean Apple can't try to fix a product they already spent so much time and resources developing. It's software after-all, not hardware a little tweaking can do wonders.
Yup but you know these people. When it comes to Apple, anything that happens is their fault and only their fault and they couldn't be bothered to figure out why a certain approach was taken because they know better than Apple.
Maybe not a bad next step, but if Apple really want to fix their Maps problem they need to develop a team devoted to verification of location data as it related to POIs. Mapping companies call them "Ground Truth" teams.
And I'm not just talking about two or three guys in Cupertino.
Something more along the lines two people in Oklahoma City, five people in Minneapolis, ten people in Houston, twenty people in Tokyo, thirty people in London, etc.
They also need to provide a better way for @me.com users to submit corrections, including the ability to track the status of the corrections they have submitted. (Remember AT&T's "Mark the Spot" iPhone app for reporting coverage gaps?) I could see establishing a scorecard, where someone submitting POI/location data known to be crap gets a lower score vs. submissions that repeatedly correlate to accurate data. Yes, Maps for OSX could do this, but really it's the location corrections you submit when you have your iPhone in your hand that would be the most useful, IMO.
And I'm not just talking about two or three guys in Cupertino.
Something more along the lines two people in Oklahoma City, five people in Minneapolis, ten people in Houston, twenty people in Tokyo, thirty people in London, etc.
They also need to provide a better way for @me.com users to submit corrections, including the ability to track the status of the corrections they have submitted. (Remember AT&T's "Mark the Spot" iPhone app for reporting coverage gaps?) I could see establishing a scorecard, where someone submitting POI/location data known to be crap gets a lower score vs. submissions that repeatedly correlate to accurate data. Yes, Maps for OSX could do this, but really it's the location corrections you submit when you have your iPhone in your hand that would be the most useful, IMO.
You've got to be kidding with this entire post. Ever heard of "If at first you don't succeed, try-try again"? I'm so sure you haven't gotten it right the first time and wanted a second chance. Why do you care how much money Apple puts into the project, they have it to burn and not only that, most of their customers prefer using Apple's software and not rely on 3rd parties pulling the chain when they get mad at Apple from time to time. The customer suffers. You need to be on Android if you're going to have this attitude.
I've done business with Locationary. It's better than what Apple currently has, but it's not the end all be all. Crowd sourcing does better in markets with lots of users, which are typically better represented anyway. It still leaves the more rural areas in shambles.
Meanwhile, Google is continuing to step up their game. I now use Chrome because it opens Google maps directly.
Meanwhile, Google is continuing to step up their game. I now use Chrome because it opens Google maps directly.
I have a feeling that most of the people who have a positive experience with Apple maps are from 'Merica. In the rest of the world, Apple Maps can't even make basic address search functions without putting you in another city, or saying it can't find anything because you have a dash in the wrong place.
Is Apple ever going to get their maps up to Google's standards? If not, maybe they should focus on something else they can do better.
They probably watched this video: http://youtu.be/7uUlOAyQsn4
HeyOH!
Is Apple ever going to get their maps up to Google's standards? If not, maybe they should focus on something else they can do better.
They probably watched this video: http://youtu.be/7uUlOAyQsn4
You should just pull the plug on your own comment.
HeyOH!
How do you know?
Well, while it's totally possible, from what I understand an Apple employee is not allowed to ever register and post on Apple-related tech forums. Also based on that post earlier I would say he/she probably doesn't work for Apple.
Say what you guys want about Apple Maps, but it's the entire map on your phone. I navigated through canada using nothing but Apple Maps + GPS without getting charged a cent on roaming data. It didn't give me voice guidance but I never got lost. Google maps has it's pros but it's not perfect.
I use Apple Maps exclusively now and have never had a problem once.
Wait, so you're saying that Apple Maps should be absolutely perfect as Google's, despite Google Maps having been around for 8 years?
Meanwhile, Google Maps was missing an ENTIRE SCOTTISH ISLAND just a few days ago yet we heard not a peep about it from the tech blogs.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-23331456
Wait, so you're saying that Apple Maps should be absolutely perfect as Google's, despite Google Maps having been around for 8 years?
Meanwhile, Google Maps was missing an ENTIRE SCOTTISH ISLAND just a few days ago yet we heard not a peep about it from the tech blogs.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-23331456
Maybe it's just the mentality of the generation... Your post reminded me of this...
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With that they have to then go and verify everything to make sure someone isn't punking the system
From what I understand of this new service there are ways for businesses to update their own info. So say I own an ice cream shop and I decide to move down the block. I could report this information and as I have been verified as the business owner they know its good.
Plus other systems
Unlike everyone else here, I agree with and support your comment. Unlike these brainwashed Apple lads and totalitarian mods.
Wasn't still isn't.
After three years of reporting the issue I gave up on google maps not reporting my street as one way (its been that way for like 30 years). Two more years later it is still wrong.
Apple maps has it correct in day one
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EVERY user? Nope.
In the future don't confuse your personal opinion, or even the opinion of a small group, with fact.
Anyway, the money that they don't have to pay to a competitor pays for all of that quite easily.
because he realizes apple might not ever be better than google maps?
i think that means he is against wasting money and offering users a worse experience
and for every person citing the iphone or ipad as an example go ping it
A hostile takeover of Yelp or Foursquare for their data would fix the maps issue in a minute.
And it might lead to Apple gaining an inkling of knowledge about social media. Surprisingly, they haven't a clue about it. Although Steve wasn't exactly social.
You probably didn't read the articles on locationary.
First, google, foursquare, yelp, and apple map ingest local business listing from the same few companies. Locationary provides the platform to keep these data up-to-date, and linked.
In addition it provides rewards for users to contribute and update the data as you suggested. They already handle 200,000 to 250,000 changes per day.
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So, you're brainwashed if you believe Apple Maps are OK, but you're not brainwashed if you believe Google Maps are the 2nd coming. Ok.
Google maps have lots of errors too. For example, here: http://www.rodsbot.com/?cat=error Most have been fixed by now, same with Apple Maps, but there are lots of errors all the time for BOTH companies.
Look at this one CURRENTLY ACTIVE on Google Maps. Tell me about their quality. http://www.rodsbot.com/index.php?c=1655 I could pull up example after example just by easy web searches.
if you dont like Apple Maps use Google Maps its a simple free download. I like Apple Maps its never steered me wrong do i use it all the time no I like Waze. Kind of wish Apple would have bought them before Google. With that being said its always good when they can improve upon what they have started give them time and Im sure they will be on par with Google Maps in the minds of the people
I'd been trying my best to resist replying to that idiotic comment but yours tipped me over the edge.
So if someone is established and good at a game, everyone else should give up as soon as they fail?
If you have children is that what you tell them and if so maybe you don't deserve them?
Even Google themselves embrace choices. Google fans should not be afraid of Apple.
I believe the Google co-founders mentioned that people should foster positive relationships.
People who use Apple products may be more open minded than totalitarian people who only want Google Maps and nothing else.
I have 4-5 map apps on my iPad because even Google Maps is not good enough.
