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Apple Launches New 'Maps' App in iOS 6, Includes Turn-by-Turn Navigation, Real-Time Traffic, 3D Maps

BR485 said:
Seriously?? I always turn Wifi and Bluetooth off when I don't need them. Saves battery life, frees up memory and processor cycles. It just makes sense. Do you leave all your lights and appliances on when your're not at home?
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Just going to point out to you that it yeah it will save some battery but very little. Them in idle mode is pretty minor in battery usage.

As for CPU and memory usage chances are it is not even not even measurable. Reason being is it does not turn off that part of the OS. It is just not running. Still loaded in memory and cycle usage would be about the same as if it was on.
 
With the introduction of maps by Apple, does that mean Apple is in the search market now? I think yes, because within the Apple's maps you can search for businesses.
 
kjs862 said:
With the introduction of maps by Apple, does that mean Apple is in the search market now? I think yes, because within the Apple's maps you can search for businesses.
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As of yet they aren't providing any of the data though. They are using Yelp for reviews for example.
 
BR485 said:
Seriously?? I always turn Wifi and Bluetooth off when I don't need them. Saves battery life, frees up memory and processor cycles. It just makes sense. Do you leave all your lights and appliances on when your're not at home?
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My appliances? Yes, it makes more since than needing to replace all my groceries when I get home because I turned my fridge and freezer off.
 
So how will this work exactly for users like me for example in south america, where google maps has all my streets and all, andI'm betting this won't have squat..? specially since you can't uninstall apple's apps and keep the old maps... I don't think I will upgrade any time soon....
 
Wow!!!!!! its a great launching of Apple. I am more interested about its 3D view. Because realistic views are always enjoyable.
 
Dindorio said:
Wow!!!!!! its a great launching of Apple. I am more interested about its 3D view. Because realistic views are always enjoyable.
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The "3D" view is interesting to show off. But in practical applications, I don't think it is very useful.
 
JHankwitz said:
Do people feel that the auto companies expect you to upgrade your car to get the new features every year? I don't think so, just as I don't think Apple expects users to upgrade more often than they can afford.
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I am not suggesting that Apple expects users to upgrade more often than they can afford. What I am saying is...in order to get some of the latest features, one has to upgrade every time a new product comes out.
It is a bit frustrating because technology, in general, changes so fast that something only a year old is so outdated.
 
npggirl said:
I am not suggesting that Apple expects users to upgrade more often than they can afford. What I am saying is...in order to get some of the latest features, one has to upgrade every time a new product comes out.
It is a bit frustrating because technology, in general, changes so fast that something only a year old is so outdated.
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It's the same with cars and most every other technological item.
 
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