This is good for consumers of course but how does Apple improve its map app now that most people will,probably be using Google's app. Though I don't like that it forces me to sign in with a gmail account. :no:
I think you grossly over estimate how much this app will be utilized. Or rather, how little Apple Maps will.
Download numbers for Google Maps will not be a reflection of the number of users eschewing Apple Maps. It's simply a number of those who have downloaded Google Maps. Why not try it out? Why not keep a backup? I have tried it (and like it) but much prefer Apple Maps so I'll continue using Apple Maps. I know that's anecdotal, but is suspect I will not alone here.
Shocking, Big Brother shut out the competition. Wait until the force everyone to use the Mac App Store.
Looks like we have a new Big Blue. So much for this Bull Shit:
How exactly does your comment make sense? Apple green lighting Google's competing service (and a dozen others) on their App Store is shutting out the competition how?
Finally! It's here!!! And it has driving directions working with my iPhone 4, not like the stupid Apple Maps! My iPhone 4 is working again! Thank you Google!
Yes.
And finally my iPhone 4 has turn-by-turn in Portuguese... thanks to Google.
How exactly does your comment make sense? Apple green lighting Google's competing service (and a dozen others) on their App Store is shutting out the competition how?
Save your breath... just leave it at "not making sense" because the answer you receive has a high probability of making even less sense.
This morning on CNBC Jim Cramer was just shaking his head at the things that drive Apple and Google stock. He couldn't believe Google's stock would be up $15 pre-market because of maps on iPhone. He was dumbfounded how much these stocks don't trade on fundamentals but trade on the news of the day. One day Apple's stock is up because some analyst predicts better iPhone sales, the next day it's down because someone else claims there are supply constraints with iPad mini. And then of course you have Amazon who posts a quarterly loss and the stock goes up 6% next day. I've said it before and will say it again, anyone who thinks Apple's stock isn't manipulated is crazy.
I think you grossly over estimate how much this app will be utilized. Or rather, how little Apple Maps will.
Download numbers for Google Maps will not be a reflection of the number of users eschewing Apple Maps. It's simply a number of those who have downloaded Google Maps. Why not try it out? Why not keep a backup? I have tried it (and like it) but much prefer Apple Maps so I'll continue using Apple Maps. I know that's anecdotal, but is suspect I will not alone here.
PS: you don't have to sign in. Just choose SKIP.
crap, I didn't see skip. Oh we'll I'll be signing out now.
I have to laugh though when I went to the App Store to download and saw the 5 star rating. My guess is people are giving it 5 stars without having used much at all. Just because its better than Apple's app (right now).
I admit my complaint about not having gmaps on iOS 6 was just because of StreetView. So, actually, I've to admit I wouldn't care about Google Maps if GoogleEarth had StreetView. For some reason I'll never understand, StreetView isn't available in GoogleEarth on iOS.
Some reason you don't understand? Have you been sleeping through the last few years?
Google offers crappy products for iOS in order to try to drive customers to use Android. It's only when Apple says 'enough is enough' and releases their own product that Google finally fixes their iOS apps.
I think it's highly likely that Google Maps will continue to be sub-standard on iOS until Apple or someone else releases something better.
<span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:23px;">This caught me a bit off-guard as I simply assumed it wouldn't be allowed. Obviously I was wrong. From TheVerge:</span>
<span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:23px;">"Speaking of APIs, Google is providing two options to developers of other apps. The first is a "URL Schema," where developers who want to link addresses to Google Maps instead of Apple Maps can easily do that — if users don't have Google Maps installed, the URL would direct them to the App Store. Presumably Google's other iOS apps — including Search, Gmail, and Chrome — will be updated soon to support the Maps integration. The second is a </span>
<a href="http://googlegeodevelopers.blogspot.jp/2012/12/a-new-way-to-add-google-maps-to-your.html" style="color:rgb(251,72,52);font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:23px;" target="_blank">full API for third party developers</a>
<span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:23px;"> to integrate Google Maps fully into their app instead of using Apple's Maps."</span>
<span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:23px;">Here's a couple of tips too, courtesy of the same Verge article:</span>
<span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:23px;">"A two-finger swipe to the left will bring up a menu with toggles for traffic and satellite view (there's also a small button on the lower-right). From anywhere within the app, a shake will bring up an option to send a report to Google detailing some problem with the map or with the app itself."</span>
The fact that they're trying doesn't mean that they'll get away with it. There are plenty of examples tried to find a way to go around Apple's rules and were caught.
Some reason you don't understand? Have you been sleeping through the last few years?
Google offers crappy products for iOS in order to try to drive customers to use Android. It's only when Apple says 'enough is enough' and releases their own product that Google finally fixes their iOS apps.
I think it's highly likely that Google Maps will continue to be sub-standard on iOS until Apple or someone else releases something better.
The fact that they're trying doesn't mean that they'll get away with it. There are plenty of examples tried to find a way to go around Apple's rules and were caught.
I might add that when Apple replaced the old Google Map apps with Apple Maps that people begin to realize Google has done so much evil to iPhone users.
It's obvious that Google couldn't do without all that lovely data generated by iOS users - and had to get it back no matter what. "Want some goodies, kiddies? Here we are coming to your (our) rescue!"
Is it? Now App Devs can decide which Map App will be opened when they put a Map button in their app. That'll create a schizophrenic experience, going to Apple Maps through App A and going to Google Maps through App B. https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/ios/urlscheme
The Google Maps SDK has features that aren't in the Apple SDK. People are going to get better, more functional apps as a result. That's a good thing.
What features does the Google Maps SDK have that aren't in the Apple SDK?
Why couldn't Google just have done turn-by-turn before the fight? They ended up doing it anyway!
Btw, not available on App Store.
Google put the offer on the table. But required Apple to license it and allow it to be branded "Nav by Google" or something similar. The license fee Apple didn't seem to have an issue with. They just didn't want Google being allowed to label the tech as their own, so the talks broke down.
At least that's what I get from reading various sources.
Yes, "cool". Now imagine trying to get directions while on a bumpy road.
I was thinking the same thing about the shake to send feedback but forgot to mention it in my post. Whose bright idea at Google was that? Also imagine this while walking down the street. To easy to generate a false positive with that "feature".
I was thinking the same thing about the shake to send feedback but forgot to mention it in my post. Whose bright idea at Google was that? Also imagine this while walking down the street. To easy to generate a false positive with that "feature".
I'm pretty sure there's a threshold you have to cross in Gs felt by the accelerometers before the feature kicks in.
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I think you grossly over estimate how much this app will be utilized. Or rather, how little Apple Maps will.
Download numbers for Google Maps will not be a reflection of the number of users eschewing Apple Maps. It's simply a number of those who have downloaded Google Maps. Why not try it out? Why not keep a backup? I have tried it (and like it) but much prefer Apple Maps so I'll continue using Apple Maps. I know that's anecdotal, but is suspect I will not alone here.
PS: you don't have to sign in. Just choose SKIP.
How exactly does your comment make sense? Apple green lighting Google's competing service (and a dozen others) on their App Store is shutting out the competition how?
Yes.
And finally my iPhone 4 has turn-by-turn in Portuguese... thanks to Google.
Originally Posted by Mazda 3s
Haha, cool!
Yes, "cool". Now imagine trying to get directions while on a bumpy road.
Originally Posted by Lerxt
So right, now how do we delete Apple Maps and integrate it in the OS? I guess a JB will eventually do that.
Just delete your iPhone.
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Originally Posted by Lerxt
I'm sticking with Windows 3.1! FU Google!
I'm sticking with my Spectrum ZX! It had better maps! FU Google!
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Originally Posted by SolipsismX
How exactly does your comment make sense? Apple green lighting Google's competing service (and a dozen others) on their App Store is shutting out the competition how?
Save your breath... just leave it at "not making sense" because the answer you receive has a high probability of making even less sense.
Great news! Glad they got it out. Played around with it this morning and it looks really nice! I can finally upgrade to iOS 6 now. Hallelujah.
I have to laugh though when I went to the App Store to download and saw the 5 star rating. My guess is people are giving it 5 stars without having used much at all. Just because its better than Apple's app (right now).
Some reason you don't understand? Have you been sleeping through the last few years?
Google offers crappy products for iOS in order to try to drive customers to use Android. It's only when Apple says 'enough is enough' and releases their own product that Google finally fixes their iOS apps.
I think it's highly likely that Google Maps will continue to be sub-standard on iOS until Apple or someone else releases something better.
The fact that they're trying doesn't mean that they'll get away with it. There are plenty of examples tried to find a way to go around Apple's rules and were caught.
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Originally Posted by jragosta
Some reason you don't understand? Have you been sleeping through the last few years?
Google offers crappy products for iOS in order to try to drive customers to use Android. It's only when Apple says 'enough is enough' and releases their own product that Google finally fixes their iOS apps.
I think it's highly likely that Google Maps will continue to be sub-standard on iOS until Apple or someone else releases something better.
The fact that they're trying doesn't mean that they'll get away with it. There are plenty of examples tried to find a way to go around Apple's rules and were caught.
I might add that when Apple replaced the old Google Map apps with Apple Maps that people begin to realize Google has done so much evil to iPhone users.
Originally Posted by PhilBoogie
I'd think more getting rid of the feature entirely (or not having it on by default) makes more sense. Map means mobile.
What features does the Google Maps SDK have that aren't in the Apple SDK?
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Originally Posted by aplnub
Why couldn't Google just have done turn-by-turn before the fight? They ended up doing it anyway!
Btw, not available on App Store.
Google put the offer on the table. But required Apple to license it and allow it to be branded "Nav by Google" or something similar. The license fee Apple didn't seem to have an issue with. They just didn't want Google being allowed to label the tech as their own, so the talks broke down.
At least that's what I get from reading various sources.
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Originally Posted by Tallest Skil
Yes, "cool". Now imagine trying to get directions while on a bumpy road.
I was thinking the same thing about the shake to send feedback but forgot to mention it in my post. Whose bright idea at Google was that? Also imagine this while walking down the street. To easy to generate a false positive with that "feature".
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Originally Posted by ExceptionHandler
I was thinking the same thing about the shake to send feedback but forgot to mention it in my post. Whose bright idea at Google was that? Also imagine this while walking down the street. To easy to generate a false positive with that "feature".
I'm pretty sure there's a threshold you have to cross in Gs felt by the accelerometers before the feature kicks in.
It does not seem to be interpolating/smoothing the GPS data, so the map jumps forward and backwards around the car while I drive.
Apple maps App looks better and scrolls smoother, IMHO.