Great look. Full navigation. Full VOICE. Route Options. Saved locations. Traffic/Satellite. Nearby sites of interest. It's the full package and shows Apple screwed up this one.
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Google Maps for iOS Now Live in App Store
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Maybe it's just me, but this App is a bit annoying. The color scheme gives me a headache, and I really don't like the interface. I'm deleting this immediately. Apple maps works fine in my area. I have no need for this, and I don't like the idea of sharing information with Google if it can be avoided.
Just an fyi, this is an old android maps feature. Just makes me smile when people are impressed by old features on android.
Sorry, maps>interface for me. Who cares about interface if the maps are crap?
How one uses something is very important. Just saying.
I bet the whole reason Google waited around to release this is because after dealing with Apple maps for this long, Google looks like our navigation saviour.
I don't think Apple will. Other apps through SDK.
Looks Like I will be using both map apps for a while
Living in Dubai and given that Maps does not support directions in this city , and gMaps does, I had no choice but to download it . I am not impressed! Maps feels snappier than gMaps, but gMaps has the upper hand in some areas. In fact the info is much clearer, bigger texts, wider streets (I hope Apple corrects that approach, but I am still waiting for custom icons for folders, browsing in iPhone is becoming a pain in the axx, and hasn't come yet). At large zoom-out gMaps still use bitmaps, while location tags/names are vector-based; at large zoom-in everything is vector-based.
Still wondering why Apple allowed this.
, and gMaps does, I had no choice but to download it . I am not impressed! Maps feels snappier than gMaps, but gMaps has the upper hand in some areas. In fact the info is much clearer, bigger texts, wider streets (I hope Apple corrects that approach, but I am still waiting for custom icons for folders, browsing in iPhone is becoming a pain in the axx, and hasn't come yet). At large zoom-out gMaps still use bitmaps, while location tags/names are vector-based; at large zoom-in everything is vector-based.Still wondering why Apple allowed this.
It's not just you. I deleted as well. The interface is bad, compared to Apple Maps. I like the interface of the maps from Apple.
Often there are trees in the way
Fly over isn't very detailed.
U can't see buildings close in detail
Been using it for the past hour, really puts Apple Maps to shame. I am sorry but it is better in EVERY practical aspect. Every restaurant I tried is there, every place of interest, even in my Home Town of Guadalajara Mexico. Turn by Turn directions are very good (although in a couple I tried it missed a restaurant by a street or something, however Apple Maps wouldn't even find those places).
Really, if anything, this helps to highlight how much of a failure Apple Maps is, if only this had Siri integration. I like this one better in every way, from the interface to the mapping. Satellite view is way ahead of Apple's.........I wanted to like Apple's and haven't found it as bad as other people, but really there is no comparison.
Really, if anything, this helps to highlight how much of a failure Apple Maps is, if only this had Siri integration. I like this one better in every way, from the interface to the mapping. Satellite view is way ahead of Apple's.........I wanted to like Apple's and haven't found it as bad as other people, but really there is no comparison.
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Of course they had to use the opposite two-finger gesture to put the map into pseudo-3D view mode; eerie how the rest of the interface mimics Apple Maps.
Sorry, maps>interface for me. Who cares about interface if the maps are crap?
The interface is CRUCIAL when it comes to a maps application. Especially when you are in the car driving. And you're using the interface all the time. In my area (U.S.), Apple Maps data is more accurate and more up to date than Google's as well as having the better interface so that's two strikes against the Google Maps.
I do like the Street View if I ever need to use it though. I'll use Google Maps as a backup. Plus I still have Waze and Navigon. Loving the choices that come with the App Store for the iPhone. Not only is Apple's own stuff there but even Google scrambling to get their stuff in the App Store. Can't get that on Android.
The same way you aren't comfortable giving the same info to other online merchants like amazon?
Same behaviour as the android atop. It's only counter intuitive to you because you are used to doing it the other way. To me, it's the same as it ever was.
I wish the turn by turn navigation map would be displayed in the lock screen while in use like Apple Maps. Kind of aggrivating having the swipe to unlock in order to view the map while using turn by turn navigation. Anyone else having this issue?
Wait... you mean Apple's map is better integrated into their OS?
Hence, it is better than Google.
Now back to your google maps...
+ A billion! I was finally able to upgrade to iOS 6 due to Goole Maps. In NYC no transit = No Dice.