At least Apple isn't greedy and trying to monopolize everything to maximize profit like Google does.
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Android caught up because they made improvements and changes much faster than Apple. And do you think that while Apple is trying to catch up on maps that Google is just going to stop and rest on their laurels? My guess is Google is going to keep moving along as they have been.
I'm not contesting that point. I'm contesting the notion that just cuz Apple screwed up they should scrap the project. Let them produce the app there are certain design elements that are better than google's and it could turn into a real viable alternative for many people soon. And was just using Android as a good example of what happens when a company sticks to their guns and really make improvements on a product.