not me. and i am not a passionate fan...and i dont like apple maps much. but it works well. the problem (of course they are real), in my opinion, is blown out of proportion.
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not me. and i am not a passionate fan...and i dont like apple maps much. but it works well. the problem (of course they are real), in my opinion, is blown out of proportion.
Agreed. I know they're busting tail to improve the stock app, but this is a nice added incentive.
Don't want it. Don't need it.
Apple's maps app has worked flawlessly for me so far on four outings. It got me everywhere I needed to go, even to a home in a brand new subdivision about an hour away.
This morning just for fun, I ran my Garmin and Apple's maps simultaneously. They had the same route and called out the instructions at almost the same time.
Apple's map has my house about 4 houses away while Google is nearly on the money. That said, Apple has my son's house right on while Google is about 5 houses off.
No, Google can keep their app.
Apple's maps app has worked flawlessly for me so far on four outings. It got me everywhere I needed to go, even to a home in a brand new subdivision about an hour away.
This morning just for fun, I ran my Garmin and Apple's maps simultaneously. They had the same route and called out the instructions at almost the same time.
Apple's map has my house about 4 houses away while Google is nearly on the money. That said, Apple has my son's house right on while Google is about 5 houses off.
No, Google can keep their app.
You really believe that they created it in TWO weeks. Dream on. Even with the Tom-Tom help it would take more than 2 weeks.
I AGREE!! I travel extensively and use Tom Tom and Garmin constantly. I tested iOS 6 maps alongside my standalone GPS unit and iOS 6 maps was 100% accurate plus the interface and alternative route feature was superior. I use iOS 6 exclusively now... so eat a big one Eric Schmidt.
Have you ever tried using the web app? Does it support the compass? Does it refresh your GPS position in realtime? Is it as fast (or as stable) as the native app?
Sure it's a workaround that allow us access to the same maps, but it does not provide the same functionality.
Your right it was a good decision by Apple. If Google puts their own version of maps with turn by turn, its a win for everybody. Even if they don't, eventually once Apple maps gets updated enough, google maps will be considered, inferior. Thats if the rumors true.
Competition is good for consumers
Hadn't minded Apple's iOS map app much until I went to Manhattan this weekend, where the lack of integrated public transit and weaker location searching was really aggravating. using maps.google.com is a terrible experience compared to the iOS5 maps app. I hope when Google releases their new maps app, Apple will let users pick which one to use as default for location searching. I can see where city dwellers will want Google back for a few years, and the rest of us will be fine with Apple's new app.
Hadn't minded Apple's iOS map app much until I went to Manhattan this weekend, where the lack of integrated public transit and weaker location searching was really aggravating. using maps.google.com is a terrible experience compared to the iOS5 maps app. I hope when Google releases their new maps app, Apple will let users pick which one to use as default for location searching. I can see where city dwellers will want Google back for a few years, and the rest of us will be fine with Apple's new app.
do you think google will add turn by turn?
give me a break if google releases this app I'm going to be glad but that's it, I ain't switching to android they are still a crappy and laggy environment
give me a break if google releases this app I'm going to be glad but that's it, I ain't switching to android they are still a crappy and laggy environment
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Google's in panic mode. They lost so many sources of ad and search revenue when iOS 6 pulled the Maps function from millions of iPhones, so now they're scrambling to get as much of that back as possible. Unfortunately Apple Maps works well enough for the majority of people and will only get better, so they'll never get that many devices back and Google Maps will become irrelevant on iOS.
see how long this gonna take before we get it on our phone
race against time btw both companies
race against time btw both companies
Google has had turn by turn for years before Apple did, Google simply didn't feel like giving it away for free to Apple.
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OR the fact that it can't do things like find major airports or train stations...and theres missing data over half of ireland...
Good. the new maps app is the only reason why I am still holding on 5.1.1. Apple maps work terribly here in the Czech Republic, not even mentioning the flyover feature. Such a fail.
Holding up in releasing Google maps might result in three scenarios:
a) some of discontented iOS users will switch to Android
b) people will eventually get used to Apple Maps, as they're (reportedly) getting better every day. Only a few will then be interested in Google's own app.
c) some users will stick with iOS 5 for some time, like myself.
Holding up in releasing Google maps might result in three scenarios:
a) some of discontented iOS users will switch to Android
b) people will eventually get used to Apple Maps, as they're (reportedly) getting better every day. Only a few will then be interested in Google's own app.
c) some users will stick with iOS 5 for some time, like myself.
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If Google Maps is free, I will download it to use as a backup.
If they charge for it, I'll have to consider that when the time comes, especially if maps.google.com is still available for free.
I'm sure Google would still get a lot of people willing to pay for it (and Apple would of course take their 30% cut of the price, so Apple would like it better as a paid app). But I really don't expect it to be a paid app, and I'd feel offended if it were paid.
If they charge for it, I'll have to consider that when the time comes, especially if maps.google.com is still available for free.
I'm sure Google would still get a lot of people willing to pay for it (and Apple would of course take their 30% cut of the price, so Apple would like it better as a paid app). But I really don't expect it to be a paid app, and I'd feel offended if it were paid.
I think Google is delighted and Apple should be in panic mode if they're not.
Where have you seen an add on Google Maps ? There are no adds in iOs apps. There might be in an Appstore App, making billions for Google.
Apple Maps works significantly bad in many places in the world, hence it does work bad for everyone ! Either because they can't use it, or because they won't be able when they are old enough to afford a car or a train ticket.
It's good but it desperately needs to get better uh ? How do you know it will become better anyway ? Has mobileme become better ?