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Google Said to Have Already Submitted Native iOS Maps App to Apple [Updated]
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HOKAY!
It's obviously pretty difficult and time consuming, which is the reason why they should've waited to release the damn app, instead of forcing it on us now and making us wait for the damn app to become at least halfassed decent.
Oh my gawd, this article just made my day. I love Google Maps, and I really hope Apple doesn't screw us by rejecting Google's app.
They allowed the Gmail app, so why would they not allow Maps?
AND OH MAN I HOPE IT HAS TURN-BY-TURN NAVIGATION. I miss that so much from my Android phone, and MapQuest just isn't the same. Google's search (for locations) and mapping is just unmatched for the price (free
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I will be so happy when this releases
They allowed the Gmail app, so why would they not allow Maps?
AND OH MAN I HOPE IT HAS TURN-BY-TURN NAVIGATION. I miss that so much from my Android phone, and MapQuest just isn't the same. Google's search (for locations) and mapping is just unmatched for the price (free
).I will be so happy when this releases
Of their own doing
Bemused by some of the "well Google have been doing this for 7 years, give Apple a break" style posts here and other forums.
That's not how it works - Apple knew what the expectations were because they could see how folks used Google Maps (probably even collected data on usage under the iOS hood). So for Apple to drop the ball on this one is frankly inexcusable. They could see what people wanted/were using and simply chose not to implement it. And it -was- a choice; Apple could've held back their mapping solution until it was ready - give it another year of development, get the features in there that we've come to expect and rely on.
It's a shame, I think they really misjudged this one
Bemused by some of the "well Google have been doing this for 7 years, give Apple a break" style posts here and other forums.
That's not how it works - Apple knew what the expectations were because they could see how folks used Google Maps (probably even collected data on usage under the iOS hood). So for Apple to drop the ball on this one is frankly inexcusable. They could see what people wanted/were using and simply chose not to implement it. And it -was- a choice; Apple could've held back their mapping solution until it was ready - give it another year of development, get the features in there that we've come to expect and rely on.
It's a shame, I think they really misjudged this one
Some of us are now missing very productive tools for our jobs and you say tough? I say bull crap mister. There is no adjusting to what is missing or not working correctly, they eliminated valuable tools from those of us who have come to rely on them, that is one of the reasons this topic is getting so much press and fallout.
Being able to pull up a contact, plan a bus or metro rail route and then see clearly what traffic is going on is a tool that is worth a ton to me. Apple Maps does not allow for this, it's like a toy, not a tool...
Many of us need tools, so don't be one and say tough, adapt when this is technology that should be forward moving, not taking 10 steps back to the detriment of those who consider these tools in buying the device in the first place.
Google's YouTube app is *way* better than Apple's old one (which is still a standard on iOS 5). Since iOS 5 is still supported, the new YouTube app could be considered "competing" or something, yet it was still approved.
And since it was so much better, I am betting that Google's Maps app will also be better than Apple's old one.
I really can't wait for this
And since it was so much better, I am betting that Google's Maps app will also be better than Apple's old one.
I really can't wait for this
Bemused by some of the "well Google have been doing this for 7 years, give Apple a break" style posts here and other forums.
That's not how it works - Apple knew what the expectations were because they could see how folks used Google Maps (probably even collected data on usage under the iOS hood). So for Apple to drop the ball on this one is frankly inexcusable. They could see what people wanted/were using and simply chose not to implement it. And it -was- a choice; Apple could've held back their mapping solution until it was ready - give it another year of development, get the features in there that we've come to expect and rely on.
It's a shame, I think they really misjudged this one
100% agree!
I am baffled at how people defend these decisions and say it works for them when that does nothing to move the timing or urgency of improvements in moving forward.
Not a single person benefits from others saying that Apple needs time and that it works for them right now. That is like saying to the victim of a tornado "Gosh, I don't know what the problem is, the weather in my town is fine"....
Eloquently put.
I'm not completely bagging on what we've now got, nor am I saying it will always suck. The framework is set for what could eventually be an excellent product. It's speedy, clean, easy to use, and the open source nature could be a huge boon. I appreciate it for its potential.
But I can't use potential.
And therefore...
Since Google knew that Apple would no longer develop the Maps app -- Google supplies the data -- then they took their own g.d. time implementing it, didn't they? Google plays rough business a lot, and the "open" b.s. leads people not to know that.
Why not seeing that the "open source" stuff is what Apple is using, and that it will only get better for usage.
No doubt it has many deficiencies. Apple is what, 8 years behind Google? Don't you want "choice," Google-heads?
Since Google knew that Apple would no longer develop the Maps app -- Google supplies the data -- then they took their own g.d. time implementing it, didn't they? Google plays rough business a lot, and the "open" b.s. leads people not to know that.
Why not seeing that the "open source" stuff is what Apple is using, and that it will only get better for usage.
No doubt it has many deficiencies. Apple is what, 8 years behind Google? Don't you want "choice," Google-heads?
I agree, although I see both as one issue, if they approved the Google app and announced it tonight this would all be blown over before the 5's rollout tomorrow...not sure Apple Mngment is smart to see the PR situation of all this and do that, but they could diffuse this immediately if they did, particularly potential international customers where it sounds really bad.
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Good for you. The problem is that most people don't actually have a choice. Outside the US the maps are so bad that relying on it is a recreation of the exploits of Sir Walter Raleigh and Christopher Columbus.
You either pray for Google maps or you don't actually have a map app on your phone. That's why this is such a crisis.
Of course they can, I would love to see Apple make this app the envy of everyone out there. But right now it is like going to the grocery store to buy a bag of flour and find there are only trays of wheat sprouts....what the heck do we do in the meantime?
Solution- Google Maps for iOS 6...
It's a shame, I think they really misjudged this one
I agree, disappointing on what its saying about the decision making at the top on this particular issue - hopefully they learn from it (since there are better paths to get where they want to go).
There's some irony here in that it appears Google had previously submitted their Map App (i.e. its been developed and ready to go for a long time, probably along with the YouTube App) and Apple is unnecessarily just bringing this on itself.
Yes, kinda being a jerk there and an obvious apologist.
Why have a maps app with directions if you can't use it to navigate in a strange city in thick traffic?
Unless you are too young to drive, you might understand this point: Some map apps give alternate routes to avoid traffic and don't follow the standard route.
I should have been more condescending and ended with
'It's a waste of time beating at Apple haters at MacRumors cause they are not going to understand anything anyway!'
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The benefits that you previously gained out of Google maps was a result of all this crowd sourcing. They just didn't build their data base in a day.
Technology cannot be built in a day. It's a result of years of effort especially when it comes to subjects under AI.
One would be dumb to simply not understand that. If you need a tool, buy a new phone. No one is forcing you to use it. You've to pay the cost of time when there's a new technology out there.
Okay, you all want to know something embarrassing? I just fired up Bing Maps in Win8, an app I considered alright, but nowhere near as good as what Google provided.
As it currently stands, Bing uses the same satellite map data as the new Apple maps, shows more information, and is more precise.
That...is not good.
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Right. I'm an Apple hater because my maps app yesterday on my iPhone was a helluva lot better than it is today. I'm griping because...what...I'm a fanboy? That I'm too stupid to wait a year for the new app to become at least half as good as what I previously had?
You make no sense, and contribute nothing to this argument.
As it currently stands, Bing uses the same satellite map data as the new Apple maps, shows more information, and is more precise.
That...is not good.
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Right. I'm an Apple hater because my maps app yesterday on my iPhone was a helluva lot better than it is today. I'm griping because...what...I'm a fanboy? That I'm too stupid to wait a year for the new app to become at least half as good as what I previously had?
You make no sense, and contribute nothing to this argument.
