Okay, so then theoretically what you would like to happen can not. It will take to much CPU power and data to work on a global scale. Also accuracy of the program working would hinge on the "flags" you mentions which would not be very accurate due to inconsistency in data. If you ever look at or watch your local city traffic website you will understand about the inconsistency I am talking about. Now of course some cities/locations will have better traffic data/info than others but then using that data for a predictive travel time program would create a good experience for some and bad user experience for others.
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Okay, so then theoretically what you would like to happen can not. It will take to much CPU power and data to work on a global scale. Also accuracy of the program working would hinge on the "flags" you mentions which would not be very accurate due to inconsistency in data. If you ever look at or watch your local city traffic website you will understand about the inconsistency I am talking about. Now of course some cities/locations will have better traffic data/info than others but then using that data for a predictive travel time program would create a good experience for some and bad user experience for others.
Anyone know if Apple utilizes TomTom's iqrouting system?
For those that don't know iqroutes is user uploaded data from tomtom devices. What it does is records time, speed and road. So a route estimate changes during rush hour without live data just based on historical data. Can even use a longer route if it's actually shorter during certain times. Predictive.
It's pretty ingenious but can be limited because it only uploads when you plug a tomtom device in and allow it to send this data. If this was used on an iPhone it would become incredibly useful. And take care of the OP issue.
For those that don't know iqroutes is user uploaded data from tomtom devices. What it does is records time, speed and road. So a route estimate changes during rush hour without live data just based on historical data. Can even use a longer route if it's actually shorter during certain times. Predictive.
It's pretty ingenious but can be limited because it only uploads when you plug a tomtom device in and allow it to send this data. If this was used on an iPhone it would become incredibly useful. And take care of the OP issue.
It doesn't...but per what was said earlier in the thread, Maps data will tend to become more "predictive" as more people use it or allow their phones to track their traffic data.
It is uploaded frequently and with the proper programming should be able to deliver nearly instanataneous updates and route reccomendations like Waze does today. But unlike Waze (or Google or Maps) new mapping data needs to be more reactive.
Had a serious traffic back-up this morning in an unlikely loaction on the highway simply due to rain. Waze told me there was a faster (by 2 minutes) route if I took the next exit about 100 yards ahead of me. I was at a standstill for probably another 3 minutes but ignored their advice as cars started moving and I correctly assumed that the problem was solved.
Waze either didn't assume this or have the data from other drivers to show that the problem had cleared and it was better for me to stay on the highway.