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So... Are Apple Maps improving yet?
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Tokyo is getting plain grey 3D buildings, not accurate but at least it's coming. Not sure where they get the heights of buildings from because most are very inaccurate.
POI's I have reported (in particular my bar) not added yet.
Incorrect POI's that I have reported not moved yet.
Station Exits of busiest train station in the world still messed up.
So I guess theoretically improving from over 2 weeks ago.
POI's I have reported (in particular my bar) not added yet.
Incorrect POI's that I have reported not moved yet.
Station Exits of busiest train station in the world still messed up.
So I guess theoretically improving from over 2 weeks ago.
In the UK we have road and street names and the buildings are usually identified by numbers. It's quite a clever method.
Yesterday I read one news about apple maps and they are saying that Apple maps are improving.
below is the link http://www.bgr.com/2012/10/05/apple-maps-fix-ios-6-improvements-begin/
below is the link http://www.bgr.com/2012/10/05/apple-maps-fix-ios-6-improvements-begin/
It would be good if there was a way to report that the pin is in the wrong location without manually dragging it to the right location. There are several things listed in my area that are actually a city or two away. I have reported some of them, but it takes about forever to drag the damn pin to the right spot. The address listed is correct, but that isn't where the pin is.
I found one exactly like that yesterday. It's about 9 miles away from where it should be but I wouldn't have a clue where to drag it to as I'm not that familiar that town.
You don't have to drag it, you can re-drop it just by holding down on the spot you want.
This is ridiculous. With Android 1.0 and Windows Phone 7/8 then its okay to compare to Apple because the iPhone set the bar as to what a modern phone OS should be. But when it comes to Maps where Google has set the bar then "it's not OK" to talk about them in a thread intending to figure out if Apple Maps is improved? Huh?
It makes perfect sense to discuss Google for so many reasons.
1) Google was the PREVIOUS Map solution. Just because it was removed from the iPhone doesnt mean its removed from history
2) Many times the way to even see if Apple is catching up is to whip out Google in a browser and do direct comparisons.
3) The next time Tim Cook goes on stage he will mention how amazing it is to roll out iPhone 5/iOS6 in 28+ countries. Just because the new Maps works for you and me doesnt mean this isn't a bigger problem. This is a HUGE planet and iOS6 replaced Google Maps with Apples so IF an iPhone user has issues with the new integrated Maps (which is more common in other countries) then they have every right to wonder or complain about why the Google isnt restored
Look, I actually like Maps. I just think its pompous to go around telling people what they can and can't talk about just because YOU dont like hearing it.
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How about: "my problem is not listed" and then write it is miles away, maybe adding the correct location coordinates
I'm not sure exactly what you mean but even if I did I'm not sure where the correct place for the POI should be. All I know is it shouldn't be where Apple Maps says it is.
There's a 'my problem snt listed' option that just lets you enter a comment
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You misunderstand this thread. It it intended to be 'have you seen any improvements in iOS 6maps since their release three weeks ago?'. The fact that the new maps have problems, are worse for many people than the previous version, etc. is not relevant to this thread.
Anyone using Waze and happy with it for directions? How responsive is it for reroutes? (keep reading)
Since I recently got an iPhone there is a lot I don't know about it. However I've used it a couple times for local navigation and it seems to function well. I much prefer my dedicated GPS for auto navigation however. I found out that using Apple's map/direction function, that if you miss a turn, it can take 3 minutes for it to reroute you while it's thinking. That really does not work for city driving. I don't know how this compares to when Apple was using Google maps. I have both a TomTom and a Garmin GPS and both of them reroute you in a matter of seconds, not minutes.
I'm curious can you take a call while you are navigating with your phone?? If not, another reason for a dedicated GPS. BTW between the TomTom and the Garmin, I prefer the TomTom display, more cross roads are shown, than with the Garmin.
Another thing I've noticed is that while I really like Siri, Siri does not always produce the best result when searching for a place to navigate to. On a recent trip, we were looking for Old Town Albuquerque, the best Siri could come up with, was the Old Town Pizza Parlor. But when I went to the iphone map and searched, Old Town popped right up.
Since I recently got an iPhone there is a lot I don't know about it. However I've used it a couple times for local navigation and it seems to function well. I much prefer my dedicated GPS for auto navigation however. I found out that using Apple's map/direction function, that if you miss a turn, it can take 3 minutes for it to reroute you while it's thinking. That really does not work for city driving. I don't know how this compares to when Apple was using Google maps. I have both a TomTom and a Garmin GPS and both of them reroute you in a matter of seconds, not minutes.
I'm curious can you take a call while you are navigating with your phone?? If not, another reason for a dedicated GPS. BTW between the TomTom and the Garmin, I prefer the TomTom display, more cross roads are shown, than with the Garmin.
Another thing I've noticed is that while I really like Siri, Siri does not always produce the best result when searching for a place to navigate to. On a recent trip, we were looking for Old Town Albuquerque, the best Siri could come up with, was the Old Town Pizza Parlor. But when I went to the iphone map and searched, Old Town popped right up.
1. Waze is great, but it's a little quirky while multitasking.
2. Rerouting speed prob. has variables, but I haven't experienced a speed problem.
3. There was no automatic turn-by-turn with Google Maps. You had to manually click for each turn.
4. Yes, yo can answer a call and navigate at the same time.
5. Siri can be quirky, but it responds best to specific request such as a place you wanted to visit in Old Town Albuquerque.
I've had no problems with the new maps app from apple. I am here in Northern CA, so it is likely that the maps were better built out for the region. In fact, I've used the turn-by-turn quite a bit and like it a lot.
I understand why Apple wanted to move from Google Maps. I mean, Google did add turn-by-turn for the apps for Android phones but didn't for the iPhone and was not looking like they were in any hurry to update the iOS version. Also, Google's Android platform is the biggest competing os to iOS, so I can also see, from a business perspective, why Google would be slow to update maps for iPhone. That being said, I also can see why it would be in Google's best interest to get a fully functioning (w/ turn by turn) maps app back into the iOS ecosystem.
I don't believe Google thought Apple would ever do anything about the slow development for maps on iPhone. Google generates a great deal of revenue from ads connected via its mapping software. Even though Apple is a direct competitor, Google realizes the huge volume of customers using iPhones, and has no intention of letting that business walk. I don't think Google thought Apple had the balls to do it, knowing they'd take a hit in customer satisfaction. Google will eat crow and hope it builds out a new Maps app for iOS in time to avoid the eventual improvements and adoption of Apple Maps, before it takes a foothold in the iOS ecosystem. It will, eventually, because it will get better with usage data, updates, etc. Why they elected to do so a year before the contract with Google was up, is another question.
But hold tight. Apple maps will get better for all regions, and Google will build a new app for iOS (sooner than later, i presume).
I understand why Apple wanted to move from Google Maps. I mean, Google did add turn-by-turn for the apps for Android phones but didn't for the iPhone and was not looking like they were in any hurry to update the iOS version. Also, Google's Android platform is the biggest competing os to iOS, so I can also see, from a business perspective, why Google would be slow to update maps for iPhone. That being said, I also can see why it would be in Google's best interest to get a fully functioning (w/ turn by turn) maps app back into the iOS ecosystem.
I don't believe Google thought Apple would ever do anything about the slow development for maps on iPhone. Google generates a great deal of revenue from ads connected via its mapping software. Even though Apple is a direct competitor, Google realizes the huge volume of customers using iPhones, and has no intention of letting that business walk. I don't think Google thought Apple had the balls to do it, knowing they'd take a hit in customer satisfaction. Google will eat crow and hope it builds out a new Maps app for iOS in time to avoid the eventual improvements and adoption of Apple Maps, before it takes a foothold in the iOS ecosystem. It will, eventually, because it will get better with usage data, updates, etc. Why they elected to do so a year before the contract with Google was up, is another question.
But hold tight. Apple maps will get better for all regions, and Google will build a new app for iOS (sooner than later, i presume).
I've had the same problem and I find it VERY frustrating.
In the UK we have road and street names and the buildings are usually identified by numbers. It's quite a clever method.
Funny. So what's the address of Parliament? Big Ben? The Admiralty?
That's the point being made here. You shouldn't need to know that a landmark has a certain street address.
I did ask for "Old Town Albuquerque" and got the pizza parlor.
By specific I mean the actual place... For example "take me to Pop's Shop in Old Town Albuquerque."
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Nope, they were 2D a few days ago. Looks like 3D satellite is coming soon
iPhone maps needs Chinese support
I can't search Chinese addresses in Hong Kong which Google Maps can do.... that's just sad.
I can't search Chinese addresses in Hong Kong which Google Maps can do.... that's just sad.