That's the saddest part of this news. I'm not sure I'll still have an iPhone by then.That is really sad if Google Maps is still months away from being released
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Apple Reportedly Had Over a Year Left on Maps Contract with Google
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But if you use Map Kit enabled apps, those apps are now stuck using Apple Maps. Let's say you like RunKeeper. What good is it if all your normal run routes are now missing from Apple's maps when they weren't in Google Maps ?
Can't keep your runs if you can't map them out.
The problem is just that, Maps.google.com cannot replace Map Kit. It's not just the maps app per se that's gotten a downgrade here, it's the whole Map Kit framework.
he does have a choice. it has nothing to do with the pathetic option of safari.
He can 1) not upgrade or, 2) not purchase an iphon5
Oh for **cks sake!! If you really need to have Google on your phone you have any number of choices!! maps.google.com on Safari or get an Android phone!! The way people are whining about this change I would expect traffic to be at a standstill and masses of lost souls in the streets because they have no idea where they are! I have seen neither.
These options already exist.. Apple, Android, Blackberry or Microsoft. Choose your own defaults.
Everyone who is having trouble using Apple Maps is simply living in the wrong place. Move to an Apple approved location, and you will be fine.
Anyway, Google's anti-competitive prohibition on turn-by-turn was likely the biggest reason Apple switched now. And because I live in California, the maps are pretty good, so I'm not hurting like the rural UK citizens seem to be.
Anyway, Google's anti-competitive prohibition on turn-by-turn was likely the biggest reason Apple switched now. And because I live in California, the maps are pretty good, so I'm not hurting like the rural UK citizens seem to be.
I used to laugh about people talking abouts Apple users being like cultists, but this whole Maps fiasco has made me think again. People are seriously defending Apple for this service? It may be useable in some places, but in most places it's not. It's not working, the data just isn't there. I've been looking all over Europe and almost all of POI data is wrong, there are whole towns missing all over the place and the list goes on. All the maps are computer generated, with horrible mistakes everywhere. It will take years to make this work if Apple hires thousands of new workers to manually fix the data, but they are not doing that.
The article says that apple could have stayed for one more year before switching.
You don't switch products at the last day of the contract. That would be foolish. You try to get off a product as soon as possible before the license terminates so that you don't get cornered and are forced to renew the license and that's why Apple chose to switch the products right away. That's smart thinking on Apples part. Never let a vendor squeeze you to the last minute forcing you on the negotiation table!
So, Google did not provide the same features as the android version and purposely let google maps on iPhone leg behind. They try to force Apple to integrate more Google services. And try to force apple to accept new conditions on the contract. And people wonder why Apple dumped Google Maps!!!
You don't switch products at the last day of the contract. That would be foolish. You try to get off a product as soon as possible before the license terminates so that you don't get cornered and are forced to renew the license and that's why Apple chose to switch the products right away. That's smart thinking on Apples part. Never let a vendor squeeze you to the last minute forcing you on the negotiation table!
So, Google did not provide the same features as the android version and purposely let google maps on iPhone leg behind. They try to force Apple to integrate more Google services. And try to force apple to accept new conditions on the contract. And people wonder why Apple dumped Google Maps!!!
Cockiness over user interest.
The problem is not that Apple shipped something less than stellar - they've done that before. The problem is there is no one to get at the throats of the people who have a monumental task of fixing the mess. There is no Steve, also to say **** it, you've had 6 months to fix it and you failed - I am firing you all and going back to 3rd party Maps solution - may be Microsoft/Nokia.
I predict getting Maps to the level of Android GMaps or Nokia Maps will not happen in reasonable time but without Steve, Apple will keep shipping it.
The problem is not that Apple shipped something less than stellar - they've done that before. The problem is there is no one to get at the throats of the people who have a monumental task of fixing the mess. There is no Steve, also to say **** it, you've had 6 months to fix it and you failed - I am firing you all and going back to 3rd party Maps solution - may be Microsoft/Nokia.
I predict getting Maps to the level of Android GMaps or Nokia Maps will not happen in reasonable time but without Steve, Apple will keep shipping it.
You realize that there was no Google Maps App on iOS? It was Apple developed Maps application that used Google's data.
I prefer Apple Maps over Google Maps.
Me as well. And it will only get better from here on out.
Millions? Did you count them? A bunch of people posting on reddit doesn't count as "millions."
Screw Schmidt and Girgle.
As good as Girgle maps is I would never do business with a company who stabs be in the back and offers features to their own OS first. Apple had no choice but to develop their own maps.
Schmidt looks and acts like a sleaze bag.
As good as Girgle maps is I would never do business with a company who stabs be in the back and offers features to their own OS first. Apple had no choice but to develop their own maps.
Schmidt looks and acts like a sleaze bag.
So why not have a transition period (say 6 months or so) where we would have the option to stay with Google's Maps if we wanted or to join in with the worldwide beta test of Apple's Maps?
Seems like it would have given Apple a little bit more time to fix the problems, allowed millions all of the world to report issues and offer advice, and allow those of us who now find our phones crippled to stay with Google.
Seems like it would have given Apple a little bit more time to fix the problems, allowed millions all of the world to report issues and offer advice, and allow those of us who now find our phones crippled to stay with Google.
Didn't you know they're all spending their time figuring out how to make your phone scuff and scratch.
Google maps wasn't perfectly functional. For instance, it didn't even have turn-by-turn directions! What map product in 2012 doesn't have turn-by-turn?
whining babys
Apple can use and it should use their maps on their devices as a build in app, for anybody else there is android or WP7.5 or 8 ( good luck with that one and their maps).
IOS 6 maps app is not a product that was rushed out, but a product that was just released and it will get better overtime.
Most of the crying babes here on this forum own a iPhone for a year two or maybe three, but i remember google maps on my blackberry way before android and it was pure crap, even today there are bugs and wrong information in it. Just like Adobe Flash all that crying and whining will be forgotten in couple of months.
Apple can use and it should use their maps on their devices as a build in app, for anybody else there is android or WP7.5 or 8 ( good luck with that one and their maps).
IOS 6 maps app is not a product that was rushed out, but a product that was just released and it will get better overtime.
Most of the crying babes here on this forum own a iPhone for a year two or maybe three, but i remember google maps on my blackberry way before android and it was pure crap, even today there are bugs and wrong information in it. Just like Adobe Flash all that crying and whining will be forgotten in couple of months.
