I was disappointed as well until it was pointed out to me that the Google Maps web app is almost Identical to the native Maps app on the iPhone.
Try it out by visiting maps.google.com in Safari on your iPhone. It has all the mass transit, walking and biking features I was worried about losing. No Street view though. You can obviously bookmark it on your home screen if you like.
I use Street View a lot, it's absolutely essential. The web app interface to Google Maps is really sluggish on my ancient iPhone 4, so it could never replace a proper Google Maps app, hence why I hope Google will come to the rescue in time. If not, well I hear there are a new line of Nexus phones incoming later this year.
How are Apple's maps terrible? I think they're fine so far from my experience with the iOS6 beta.
I've never had one issue with iOS upgrades making devices slower. Apple doesn't have it's own in house search engine so I have no idea what you are talking about. Analog phone dial? The phone app doesn't have that. An analog phone dial are those old rotary dials. Apple's phone app dials the same like any other smart phone on the market.
How is being anti-Google hurting customers? That's nonsense. There will still be a Google Maps App provided by Google. Maybe you should buy a Google phone.
I'm unsure if I like the UI for Apple's new map system (which is unusual coming from the 'King' of developing user interfaces) as I find it considerably harder to clearly discern streets while driving (which seem to be far too thin to see clearly).
However, it is a beta, so I'll reserve judgement until the final version is released.
I'm also curious as to if Apple has a plan to replace Street View as well. That has been one handy feature at times...
The main thing from iOS I would like to see on OS X is the iBooks application, but MapKit would be ok too I guess.
I'd like an iPad emulator for Mac released for the general population. The dev one is fun to use and there are tons of apps that would work fine. If you could check a box in iTunes that made those selected available to the emulator it would be really nice. Obviously many would be useless or not work with the trackpad / mouse so well but many would.
There is no sane reason why Find My Friends (for example) is made to look like stitched leather, or why apple's dreadful podcast app has a reel to reel tape player in the background. It's idiotic, lazy, terrible design.
The work Google are doing with Jelly Bean is clean, stylish, and makes sense. The stuff Microsoft are doing with Metro is beautiful and authentically digital. Hard to believe Microsoft are now out designing Apple, but they are. Saddest thing of all is the torn notebooks and other bits of horrible Apple design happened under Steve's watch.
Lion's Address Book is possibly my least liked application of all time in OS X, both in looks and lack of functionality. I can't believe Steve approved it, I'm sure he was busy else where.
There is no sane reason why Find My Friends (for example) is made to look like stitched leather, or why apple's dreadful podcast app has a reel to reel tape player in the background. It's idiotic, lazy, terrible design.
The work Google are doing with Jelly Bean is clean, stylish, and makes sense. The stuff Microsoft are doing with Metro is beautiful and authentically digital. Hard to believe Microsoft are now out designing Apple, but they are. Saddest thing of all is the torn notebooks and other bits of horrible Apple design happened under Steve's watch.
So buy an Android phone and chromebook then. jeez its like all you can do is complain.
There is no sane reason why Find My Friends (for example) is made to look like stitched leather, or why apple's dreadful podcast app has a reel to reel tape player in the background. It's idiotic, lazy, terrible design.
The work Google are doing with Jelly Bean is clean, stylish, and makes sense. The stuff Microsoft are doing with Metro is beautiful and authentically digital. Hard to believe Microsoft are now out designing Apple, but they are. Saddest thing of all is the torn notebooks and other bits of horrible Apple design happened under Steve's watch.
So you quote and respond to everyone else's response to you except me? Instead of painting large generalities like how much better jellybeans UI is- how about giving examples. I did in my post- the only one you didn't respond to. Tell me which icon that iOS has that is worse than androids camera icon. You want to talk about god awful- look at jellybean. Oh ya- and their calendar sucks! Want the date on your phone? You have to go to the lock screen. Vomit.
If not, well I hear there are a new line of Nexus phones incoming later this year.
Why do people come on a forum and say things like this? What is the response you want?
-us to beg you please don't leave apple!
-Apple to read your post and change their minds?
Go yell into an empty bathroom- you'll get the same response. Talk constructively and open minded or GTFO.
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Originally Posted by mstone
I was disappointed as well until it was pointed out to me that the Google Maps web app is almost Identical to the native Maps app on the iPhone.
Try it out by visiting maps.google.com in Safari on your iPhone. It has all the mass transit, walking and biking features I was worried about losing. No Street view though. You can obviously bookmark it on your home screen if you like.
I use Street View a lot, it's absolutely essential. The web app interface to Google Maps is really sluggish on my ancient iPhone 4, so it could never replace a proper Google Maps app, hence why I hope Google will come to the rescue in time. If not, well I hear there are a new line of Nexus phones incoming later this year.
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Originally Posted by Boltsfan17
How are Apple's maps terrible? I think they're fine so far from my experience with the iOS6 beta.
I've never had one issue with iOS upgrades making devices slower. Apple doesn't have it's own in house search engine so I have no idea what you are talking about. Analog phone dial? The phone app doesn't have that. An analog phone dial are those old rotary dials. Apple's phone app dials the same like any other smart phone on the market.
How is being anti-Google hurting customers? That's nonsense. There will still be a Google Maps App provided by Google. Maybe you should buy a Google phone.
http://gizmodo.com/5918176/google-maps-vs-apple-maps-a-side-by-side-comparison
And with Street View removed and no public transit or walking directions.
I'm unsure if I like the UI for Apple's new map system (which is unusual coming from the 'King' of developing user interfaces) as I find it considerably harder to clearly discern streets while driving (which seem to be far too thin to see clearly).
However, it is a beta, so I'll reserve judgement until the final version is released.
I'm also curious as to if Apple has a plan to replace Street View as well. That has been one handy feature at times...
I'd like an iPad emulator for Mac released for the general population. The dev one is fun to use and there are tons of apps that would work fine. If you could check a box in iTunes that made those selected available to the emulator it would be really nice. Obviously many would be useless or not work with the trackpad / mouse so well but many would.
Lion's Address Book is possibly my least liked application of all time in OS X, both in looks and lack of functionality. I can't believe Steve approved it, I'm sure he was busy else where.
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Originally Posted by kotatsu
There is no sane reason why Find My Friends (for example) is made to look like stitched leather, or why apple's dreadful podcast app has a reel to reel tape player in the background. It's idiotic, lazy, terrible design.
The work Google are doing with Jelly Bean is clean, stylish, and makes sense. The stuff Microsoft are doing with Metro is beautiful and authentically digital. Hard to believe Microsoft are now out designing Apple, but they are. Saddest thing of all is the torn notebooks and other bits of horrible Apple design happened under Steve's watch.
So buy an Android phone and chromebook then. jeez its like all you can do is complain.
So you quote and respond to everyone else's response to you except me? Instead of painting large generalities like how much better jellybeans UI is- how about giving examples. I did in my post- the only one you didn't respond to. Tell me which icon that iOS has that is worse than androids camera icon. You want to talk about god awful- look at jellybean. Oh ya- and their calendar sucks! Want the date on your phone? You have to go to the lock screen. Vomit.
-us to beg you please don't leave apple!
-Apple to read your post and change their minds?
Go yell into an empty bathroom- you'll get the same response. Talk constructively and open minded or GTFO.