iPhone Should I update to IOS6 (Maps related)?

Discussion in 'iOS 6' started by therationalist, Oct 28, 2012.

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  1. therationalist, Oct 28, 2012

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    I am actually in the process of actualizing my life long dream and travel through Europe for a year starting Feb 2013.

    The dilemma I have is, can I trust apple maps for my travels. I will be doing the following countries

    - Hungary
    - Serbia
    - Bulgaria
    - Malta
    - Turkey

    Maybe do

    - Greece
    - Portugal
    - Germany

    What do you think i should do? I suspect maps would be an integral part of my travels.
     
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  2. DefBref, Oct 28, 2012

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    The data costs could be enormous, for either google maps in iOS5 (or earlier) or Apple maps in iOS6. Although apple maps is more data efficient.

    I would look at getting a app(s) that already have the maps preloaded rather than using streaming data maps like google or apple. In which case it has no bearing on whether you upgrade to iOS 6 or not.
     
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  3. therationalist, Oct 28, 2012

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    I have researched getting prepaid sim cards with data allowance on them so that is not an issue. I am planning to do 4 weeks minimum in each country so the prepaid route will be cost effective.
     
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  4. Zwhaler, Oct 28, 2012

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    I would say big NO ... although by then Google might release their own iOS Maps, until then I'm sure not upgrading.
     
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  5. gotluck, Oct 28, 2012

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    I would say no as well. Particularly if there isn't any features in ios 6 that you need.
     
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