Google updates Maps app for Apple's iOS with new navigation options and Uber integration

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  • Reply 41 of 51
    lorin schultzlorin schultz Posts: 2,771member
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    Originally Posted by BestKeptSecret View Post

     

    I know Apple Maps is a little finicky about addresses that are entered for search, but if I enter the full address for The Forum Mall I get the 'No Results Found' message.


     

    That happened to me recently, too. I wonder why? I didn't spend any time trying to resolve it -- I just entered the address in GM instead and there it was -- but now I'm curious. It's hard to imagine that the addresses we're seeking are actually missing from the data.

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  • Reply 42 of 51
    tallest skiltallest skil Posts: 43,388member
    Originally Posted by BestKeptSecret View Post

    When using the Maps app on iOS, if I try to look for a place, say 'The Forum Mall', Google Maps correctly identifies it as a place in Bangalore, India, whereas Apple Maps finds a place in Singapore.


     

    Huh… I’ve only had success. Did you frame the map correctly? These mapping programs assign priority to what you’re after based on what you’re currently able to see in the frame.

     

    For example, if you’re framed over the United States and search for “Clement Town”, it will take you to Clement Town Road in Virginia. But if you’re framed over India and do the same, it will take you to the proper Clement Town in Uttarakhand.

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  • Reply 43 of 51
    benjamin frostbenjamin frost Posts: 7,203member
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    Dude, while humorous at times, your short, one word answers just piss people off. It does no one any good when you dispute a statement that is not backed up with any truth or citation....with an answer that also has no proof or citations. In fact, you're just as bad, IMO, even though you are defending the same company and are here for the same reason as I'm a member of AI; because we love all things Apple.

     

    It's just contradiction and solves nothing. 

     

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    It's not contradiction, and it solves everything.

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  • Reply 44 of 51
    benjamin frostbenjamin frost Posts: 7,203member
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    Nokia's Here Map is quite good in many ways.



    Public transport, walk, speed limits, whole countries usable offline with full functionality.



    On the downside, satellite views are not as HQ as Google Maps - at least not everywhere - and street view is much more limited.

    Nope.

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  • Reply 45 of 51
    benjamin frostbenjamin frost Posts: 7,203member
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    Hate to cross you TS, but you are right only as far as the US, and probably a few other countries are concerned.

    In India, iOS Maps does not even return search results. That  makes it pretty much useless for navigation and the only thing I can use it for is to virtually fly over Battersea Power Station in London or something.

     

    To get from one place to another and to find places, Google Maps is the only real choice we have. I tried Nokia's Here Maps but they weren't as good.


    Are you an inflated pig?

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  • Reply 46 of 51
    bestkeptsecretbestkeptsecret Posts: 4,335member
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    Are you an inflated pig?


     

    I'm inflating but deflating luckily! I've never been accused of being a pig... but then, you can call me Algie. On a lucky day, I can fly all the way to Kent!

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  • Reply 47 of 51
    benjamin frostbenjamin frost Posts: 7,203member
    I'm inflating but deflating luckily! I've never been accused of being a pig... but then, you can call me Algie. On a lucky day, I can fly all the way to Kent!

    I wasn't being serious, but making a reference to Pink Floyd. They used an inflatable pig for an album cover. It was tethered over Battersea Power Station but broke free, so turning the proverbial flying pig into reality. Your mention of virtually flying over Battersea Power Station made me think of that pig, which was also 'virtually flying.'
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  • Reply 48 of 51
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    I wasn't being serious, but making a reference to Pink Floyd. They used an inflatable pig for an album cover. It was tethered over Battersea Power Station but broke free, so turning the proverbial flying pig into reality. Your mention of virtually flying over Battersea Power Station made me think of that pig, which was also 'virtually flying.'

     

    The pig was nicknamed 'Algie' and finally settled on a farmer's land in Kent, which is what my reference was to.

     

    You can say I am a little obsessed with Pink Floyd!

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  • Reply 49 of 51
    benjamin frostbenjamin frost Posts: 7,203member
    I wasn't being serious, but making a reference to Pink Floyd. They used an inflatable pig for an album cover. It was tethered over Battersea Power Station but broke free, so turning the proverbial flying pig into reality. Your mention of virtually flying over Battersea Power Station made me think of that pig, which was also 'virtually flying.'

    The pig was nicknamed 'Algie' and finally settled on a farmer's land in Kent, which is what my reference was to.

    You can say I am a little obsessed with Pink Floyd!

    A serious fan! I haven't heard Animals. My favourites are The Wall, The Final Cut and Wish You Were Here. Et tu?
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  • Reply 50 of 51
    bestkeptsecretbestkeptsecret Posts: 4,335member
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    A serious fan! I haven't heard Animals. My favourites are The Wall, The Final Cut and Wish You Were Here. Et tu?

     

    I was contemplating on answering this, given that it is so OT. However, also given that this thread is dead, I decided to risk another post!

     

    Animals is my favourite, followed by Wish You Were Here and The Wall. The Final Cut has a real special place for me as well!

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  • Reply 51 of 51
    A serious fan! I haven't heard Animals. My favourites are The Wall, The Final Cut and Wish You Were Here. Et tu?

    I was contemplating on answering this, given that it is so OT. However, also given that this thread is dead, I decided to risk another post!

    Animals is my favourite, followed by Wish You Were Here and The Wall. The Final Cut has a real special place for me as well!

    Sounds as though I should check out Animals!
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