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SpamSandwich said:

I was under the impression that venue shopping for courts in infringement cases was no longer going to be allowed. I recall News to that effect in the last year or two...

There was a law that was passed that prevents you from suing a company in a district where they do not have a business. But, Apple has stores in Plano, TX, and maybe one or two more, that are inside the Eastern District's jurisdiction.

I decided to give Google Maps a try yesterday on my way home from work, after having not used Google Maps in over two years since I got a CarPlay capable car. While I do know my way home, I have been using Apple Maps to avoid the worst traffic with great success. To start with, Google Maps had me literally drive around the block three quarters of a mile to get onto a road that was 100 yards away from where I started. I guess it did it to bring me to a light to turn left instead of having to turn left without a light, but still a waste of time. Then on the interstate it showed only four lanes where there were five and was telling me to get into the second to left lane when I knew I needed to be in the center lane. It kept referring to the exit I was approaching as the one after it. Since it was identifying it wrong if someone were to be trying to compare the street signs to what Google Maps was saying then they would be very confused. Then to top it off, though not as big of an issue, it mis-pronounced the name of the street I live on. I also felt that the interface was way too busy. Why do I care what traffic conditions are like on roads I won't even be driving on? It just puts too much information on the screen which is a distraction. Overall I am not too impressed. Other than going around the block it did take me the same route Apple Maps most always does, but I just don't see the advantages. I am sure it is different depending on where you live but I am going to be sticking to Apple Maps.