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Wow. Apple Maps is a disaster.

I have found a few errors on the maps that are somewhat obvious, but I'm unclear how they could have happened to begin with. I've searched for a cafe's, restaurants, coffee shops and found several close by with all information correct...street address, phone number, web address...but the wrong CITY!

so I've sent in problem reports...but in that case, I'm not sure what option to choose...pin in wrong location? or just report a problem? both?
 
KnightWRX said:
They all use Apple's mapping framework, MapKit.

Like Chrome, Safari and other browsers are all just basically skins over UIWebView, all map apps probably just are front ends to MapKit, thus subject to using the same backend data (which is what is flawed here) as Apple does in their own map.

People asking for a "Google Maps" app don't want a front-end, they want a whole other backend, something that replaces MapKit. Apple have not been very kind to accepting such duplicate functionality in the past.
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Not all of them use MapKit. There are Apps in the UK that connect to Ordnance Survey mapping data and OpenStreetMap. The OSM ones are very good indeed.
 
chriscl said:
Here is a UK example:

This is the centre of Nottingham, the sixth largest city in the UK:

Google Maps website:

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Apple Maps app:

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The Google version - and this is zoomed out pretty far - shows far more information than the Apple map.

You have to zoom-in much further to actually see detail on Apple's Map, and much of what there is - in Nottingham anyway - is either in the wrong place (streets away) or just plain wrong.

If you try to use the "Satellite" option, all you get is a dull grey picture which is completely illegible.

Far better perhaps would have been for Apple to release their app *alongside* Google's rather than replacing it.

It seems the data needs a huge amount of work.
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Must be because I'm looking at it on an ipad but I'm getting tons (and I mean tons) more info than that when I look at the same area

Will check it tomorrow when my phone is delivered.
 
Parise said:
Also noticed that in Googles map, Burton is connected to Milton. Not the case in Apple's map. Which one is correct?
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Both are, in a sense - it is a "pedestrianised" street that connects the two - you can walk or cycle down it but not drive.

Google's website (in that respect) is clearer than Apple's Maps app.

But Google's map *clearly* shows - correctly - that North Church Street into Burton Street is a one-way road (which it indeed is) Apple's doesn't; it implies it is a two-way road (good luck with that!)

Edit: as an example about the lack of data, here is a zoom into that map - a popular area known as "The Cornerhouse" - it is a multi functional building with bars, restaurants and a multiplex cinema.

Google:

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Apple:

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I bet Google can't believe their luck that people are comparing the two for accuracy and content.

I bet they are pissing themselves. :rolleyes:

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chriscl said:
Here is a UK example:

This is the centre of Nottingham, the sixth largest city in the UK:

Google Maps website:

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Apple Maps app:

View attachment 359554


The Google version - and this is zoomed out pretty far - shows far more information than the Apple map.

You have to zoom-in much further to actually see detail on Apple's Map, and much of what there is - in Nottingham anyway - is either in the wrong place (streets away) or just plain wrong.

If you try to use the "Satellite" option, all you get is a dull grey picture which is completely illegible.

Far better perhaps would have been for Apple to release their app *alongside* Google's rather than replacing it.

It seems the data needs a huge amount of work.
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Rubbish. you only have to give it a gentle zoom and you see lots more info. Teh more you zoom the more the info. As it should be
 
So I'll ask again...

Anyone else seeing traffic data? This seems like something (since its client based) that should be automatic, no?
 
chriscl said:
Both are, in a sense - it is a "pedestrianised" street that connects the two - you can walk or cycle down it but not drive.

Google's website (in that respect) is clearer than Apple's Maps app.

But Google's map *clearly* shows - correctly - that North Church Street into Burton Street is a one-way road (which it indeed is) Apple's doesn't; it implies it is a two-way road (good luck with that!)

Edit: as an example about the lack of data, here is a zoom into that map - a popular area known as "The Cornerhouse" - it is a multi functional building with bars, restaurants and a multiplex cinema.

Google:

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Apple:

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The good news is Apple Maps won't suggest you go to a TGI Fridays :p
 
Parise said:
So I'll ask again...

Anyone else seeing traffic data? This seems like something (since its client based) that should be automatic, no?
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Yes. Nothing if the road is clear, orange for some congestion, red if it's really messed up.
 
Parise said:
So I'll ask again...

Anyone else seeing traffic data? This seems like something (since its client based) that should be automatic, no?
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Here's a screenshot. Note the ! where 5 hits 90 btw. That shows a stall which is a feature that Google Maps didn't have.
 

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Parise said:
That's pretty cool, here's central Florida though :(
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Stupid question: if you hit the corner to go to properties, does it say "Hide traffic" or "Show traffic?" If the latter, hit it.

Yeah I know, obvious point but I remember some calls back in the days where I did tech support where I spent an hour on a problem before discovering someone couldn't log on because his caps lock was on, so it's always best to ask. :)
 
zzyzx said:
Stupid question: if you hit the corner to go to properties, does it say "Hide traffic" or "Show traffic?" If the latter, hit it.

Yeah I know, obvious point but I remember some calls back in the days where I did tech support where I spent an hour on a problem before discovering someone couldn't log on because his caps lock was on, so it's always best to ask. :)
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Haha yeah I made sure to hide/show like 4 times before I posted that. Its showing the traffic :(
 
I thought people were exaggerating yesterday when I was reading this thread. I downloaded last night and MAAAANNN IS THIS BAD. I mean its not THAT bad but considering its APPLE , yea.. someone should get fired over this.


Street names are wrong , some parts of the map are 3d some aren't. I really hope Google gives us a map to hold us over until Apple gets their **** together or hires someone to make them a better app.
 
Parise said:
Haha yeah I made sure to hide/show like 4 times before I posted that. Its showing the traffic :(
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I assume you're missing a not. I looked up "Orlando Traffic" and the problem right now is that all of the roads are clear. However if you go to the Central Florida Parkway just west of Florida's Turnpike, I'm seeing a bit of red by US 17. Are you?
 
zzyzx said:
I assume you're missing a not. I looked up "Orlando Traffic" and the problem right now is that all of the roads are clear. However if you go to the Central Florida Parkway just west of Florida's Turnpike, I'm seeing a bit of red by US 17. Are you?
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You know it is showing accident data, but no slow downs for me. Are we to assume that the map showing NOTHING means everything is clear? I would've preferred Google's approach (green lines). Hmm. Thanks for the help.
 
chriscl said:
Please see the two attachments I posted in in Post #1330.

No matter how far you zoom-in on Apple's Maps apps.... nothing.
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I was talking about your post I quoted. I zoomed in a bit and more detail was shown. You said you have to zoom in a lot. Which you don't.
 
Even the voice prompts in the turn by turn navigation are poor. It pronounces Charnham as Karnham and Rosedale as Rossdale. Awesome work :rolleyes:
 
Parise said:
You know it is showing accident data, but no slow downs for me. Are we to assume that the map showing NOTHING means everything is clear? I would've preferred Google's approach (green lines). Hmm. Thanks for the help.
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Yeah that is confusing at first and made me wonder why they did it ("Did it not load yet or are the roads all clear?), but on the other hand, I used to hate how the green lines on Google obscured road names.

Zoom in a lot by Florida's Turnpike and you can see some red a bit, but that's it. Check around Southchase Village.
 
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