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Apple Adds 7 New Flyover Locations to Maps
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Being from Hull, this makes me very happy! Just checked and my house and entire village is also fully 3D, never thought I'd see the day!
Anyone from the UK go "But why Kingston upon Hull?"
@thekeyring - Sounds a bit like what Microsoft did with Photosynth?
@thekeyring - Sounds a bit like what Microsoft did with Photosynth?
Far superior and more refined than Google maps? You're out of your mind if you truly believe that. I have both and use both mapping apps and Google is like 80% more accurate in terms of mapping data and points of interest, as well as real-time traffic data. I cannot tell you how many times I've had to use Google maps as an emergency backup because Apple maps routed me to the wrong location. If that has honestly never happened to you, you've either been incredibly lucky, you're lying, you're trolling, or you don't actually use Apple maps. Get a grip on reality, kid.
Flyover will make more sense when Apple's version of street view is implemented.
It'll basically allow you to seamlessly zoom to street view level from Flyover (Google maps transitions from maps to streetview rather clunkily) and also won't be limited to "teleporting" from bubble to bubble as you do with Street View currently, you'll be able to move around freely.
At a guess I can see this being introduced with iOS 10, since the cars are on the road already.
The funny thing is, all the dates on Google Maps, claims its from 2015. It isn't. I've lived in my house for 10 years now, when they finished building it.
Here's 2 screenshots. One from Apple, one from Google.
we just used apple maps for 16 hour drive from north to south of UK, with several long detours through tiny villages due to traffic and road works . apple maps works perfectly, with perfect warning on change of lanes etc. very pleased with the accuracy and design of apple maps. it has finally started to work good!
There is a difference between flyover and 3D.
These cities have had flyover added, not 3D.
Seen yesterday when I was getting gas for my car, in Mukilteo, WA (which is about 25 miles north of Seattle):
I talked to the guy inside the gas station, and he, like me, paid for his stuff with his
Watch. 
I wish it was that good for me. Neither are perfect, but Google seems to be right more times. In a town centre a few months ago I wanted to find the nearest HMV, Apple gave me a 200 mile journey to their headquarters and Google brought up a list of nearby HMV stores. Apple Maps also frequently sends us down private roads (occasionally gated ones). Google hasn't tried that one yet!
But I like that both are improving. Only a year ago Apple Maps was absolutely useless where I live, it didn't even have my road marked on it!
Ok. But regardless Seattle is on their list of flyover and doesn't have one. Unless it doesn't show them for your home address.
My thoughts also. Would be great if they do it that way, but these days I can't be sure. They may just copy the Google's street view.
so we get pretty useless flyover while google is actually adding stuff that is helpful and beneficial. For instance
- you get line markers while navigating (what line to stay on to make a turn etc)
- rerouting based on traffic conditions (requires user confirmation)
- if you take a manual detour google will pretty much immediately give you a new route (Apple will continue to route your back onto the original route forever - in most cases I had to cancel the direction and start over for Apple maps to suggest a new/better route)
- easy to change between multiple suggested routes
it is not all doom and gloom for Apple
- I prefer the graphics on the apple maps
- the navigation screen is more cleaner
- you get line markers while navigating (what line to stay on to make a turn etc)
- rerouting based on traffic conditions (requires user confirmation)
- if you take a manual detour google will pretty much immediately give you a new route (Apple will continue to route your back onto the original route forever - in most cases I had to cancel the direction and start over for Apple maps to suggest a new/better route)
- easy to change between multiple suggested routes
it is not all doom and gloom for Apple
- I prefer the graphics on the apple maps
- the navigation screen is more cleaner
Loving the new modern architecture style in San Francisco.
San Juan has been active for weeks. I suspect the timing might have something to do with this being the impending launch location for Project Ara
Don't disagree they're making great progress, I just imagined it being a bit quicker. My perception is the issue, not Apple per se. And iirc, flight permits sometimes get in the way of them getting in the air in some cities.
Nice to know.
Totally agree. Data has gotten WAY better for me since launch, and errors are fixed within 5 business days (in my experience). I can't remember the last time I opened Google Maps. Never say never...
YMMV... ?
Yes I agree! It has become so superior that last weekend instead of telling me to get inside he shopping complex, it made me do a whole circle around shopping complex and then said I am at the destination!
Sure. Tried to get from a side street to the freeway and was directed to a dead end that was, admittedly, bordering the freeway, but with no access. This was an the commercial area south of Potrero hill.
It happens basically every time I give Apple maps another shot. Most often it's a business that isn't where it's listed to be.
