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Evidence of Apple Maps for OS X Shows Up in iOS 6 Beta

If iOS 6 maps is as fast as I’ve heard (faster than Google Maps) then I’m sure I’ll want it on my Mac. I hope Apple gives it to me...

I’ll relegate Google to times when I want Street View or Transit—which I will indeed still want.
 
nagromme said:
If iOS 6 maps is as fast as I’ve heard (faster than Google Maps) then I’m sure I’ll want it on my Mac. I hope Apple gives it to me...
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Actually it's much slower than the Google Maps in iOS 5. Hybrid mode in particular is very slow, down to around 2 fps sometimes on my iPad 2 when panning or zooming. Map tiles also load noticeably slower, but that might just be because Apple haven't rolled out a lot of servers yet.

The maps are also very incomplete compared to Google Maps, and missing most features beyond the basic street layout. (coverage quality might depend on where you are. It's pretty bad here in London).

It's just a beta now, of course, Hopefully it'll improve a lot before iOS 6 is released.
 
Probably for things like iPhoto that can display location related data.
 
It's clearly for the iOS simulator, as when you develop UIMapView elements these would need to render....

Sorry
 
Maps for OS X? Hmm. I welcome this feature with open arms. Why? Well...it will just be interesting to see what Apple has in plans for this feature
 
I have iOS6 with the new maps, I live in Canada and I have to say it's not great. I had to look for a camp ground today, maps put me in the wrong spot, and it took my mate with iOS5 and using his Google Maps app to find it correctly.

I know that it's early days yet, but this is not as mature as google.
 
I find this article quite trivial... If apple was to add their maps to OS X then it would rid the point of google maps. However, I believe that if they decide to add their own set of maps to the system itself then it could be extraordinarily useful. I would forgo using google maps for Apple maps if the chance came but I don't see it coming. If only google would make a map solution to somehow counteract the use of apple on their own system.... things would be incredibly complex. I believe they would need some kind of secret recipe though. I hope they can. Please Apple. For me. For us.


:apple: for life

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thelink said:
I find this article quite trivial... If apple was to add their maps to OS X then it would rid the point of google maps. However, I believe that if they decide to add their own set of maps to the system itself then it could be extraordinarily useful. I would forgo using google maps for Apple maps if the chance came but I don't see it coming. If only google would make a map solution to somehow counteract the use of apple on their own system.... things would be incredibly complex. I believe they would need some kind of secret recipe though. I hope they can. Please Apple. For me. For us.


:apple: for life
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Oh my goodness. Someone needs to get this guys phone number or something! He's a genius!!! I'd hire him in a second!
:apple: for life bro... :apple: for life. :)
 
That image
os_x_maps_intel_graphics.jpg
shows Intel HD Graphics being blacklisted.

As in - even blacklisting even modern current day integrated graphics (HD 4000) - i.e. the only GPU available in the new 13" MBP?

Should that really be necessary?
 
Dan-- said:
That image Image shows Intel HD Graphics being blacklisted.

As in - even blacklisting even modern current day integrated graphics (HD 4000) - i.e. the only GPU available in the new 13" MBP?

Should that really be necessary?
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Fail bro. What you said doesn't even make sense.
 
thelink said:
Fail bro. What you said doesn't even make sense.
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I'll see if I can explain it better for you.
The line:
Code: 
<blacklist category="hardware" fallback="shaderclipping">Intel(R) HD Graphics<blacklist>
likely means that even Intel's newer HD Graphics solutions are not considered strong enough for the needed shader support, and need to be "blacklisted" from this feature of the maps.
 
Dan-- said:
I'll see if I can explain it better for you.
The line:
Code: 
<blacklist category="hardware" fallback="shaderclipping">Intel(R) HD Graphics<blacklist>
likely means that even Intel's newer HD Graphics solutions are not considered strong enough for the needed shader support, and need to be "blacklisted" from this feature of the maps.
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Makes sense now. Thanks :)
 
rafaltrus said:
First World Problems... :confused:
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If you expect to discuss the solution to hunger in Africa here, you are misguided.

Anyways: I thought that this will come to the New Ipad only but then I read this on the iOS preview page and that made me very happy:

Flyover and turn-by-turn navigation will be available only on iPhone 4S and iPad 2 or later.
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iPad 2 upgrading to New iPad was not really my goal since beside the screen, there is no real advantage. iPad 2's screen is still sufficient for me. So, bring on the new maps! :)
 
With Flyover, it could be a competitor to Google Earth on the Mac as an exploration app. Flyover seems to have better textures and looks a lot better.

It could also have a simpler interface for getting directions because Apple is the best at making beautiful and easy to use interfaces. I'm sure people would love to have a native app on their computer to get directions instead of having to go into the browser and use the slow online interface.

Also, with iCloud integration, it would make the process of getting directions a lot easier. Like people have already mentioned, get directions on your Mac, and they are already ready for you on your phone.

I think it is a good idea because it would be cool enough to explore the world in 3D with better textures and faster software than Google Earth.
 
Mr. Retrofire said:
Intel HD Graphics is not Intel HD Graphics 3000 or Intel HD Graphics 4000:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_HD_Graphics
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Your link says otherwise :confused:

In January 2011, the Sandy Bridge processors were released introducing the "second generation" HD Graphics:

HD Graphics 2000 (6 execution units)
HD Graphics 3000 (12 execution units)

On April 24, 2012, the Ivy Bridge was released introducing the "third generation" HD Graphics:[1]

HD Graphics 2500 (6 execution units)
HD Graphics 4000 (16 execution units)
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FYI: Apple has come out with a line of portable computers. Portable as in might need directions to get from here to there. Just saying.

P
 
Reason077 said:
Actually it's much slower than the Google Maps in iOS 5. Hybrid mode in particular is very slow, down to around 2 fps sometimes on my iPad 2 when panning or zooming. Map tiles also load noticeably slower, but that might just be because Apple haven't rolled out a lot of servers yet.

The maps are also very incomplete compared to Google Maps, and missing most features beyond the basic street layout. (coverage quality might depend on where you are. It's pretty bad here in London).

It's just a beta now, of course, Hopefully it'll improve a lot before iOS 6 is released.
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For me once the 3D mode has fully loaded up its perfectly smooth on my 4S and iPad no issue in terms of lag nice and fluid just takes a few seconds to fully load. Only a few places are 3D. So far i've found San Fran, Sydney and Chicago. Its only gonna keep getting better, I can imagine in time everywhere will be pretty much 3D. Well whats relevant to be in 3D.

The thing confusing me is the fact that they've added the motorway names in Green. Only A roads and are written with green signage in the UK. Our motorway signage is blue and looks kinda confusing from a distance. Sure it'll be addressed in final release.


iOS 6 on iPhone 4S & iPad 2 by Ryan J. Nicholson, on Flickr
 
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Maps, Siri, iBooks for OS X, please!

It's so sad that our powerful desktop OS does not have some pretty good features/programs which are present on iOS.

Oh and please, just don't use "Forstall's leather" for the graphical interface! :p
 
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