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I live and drive in Los Angeles, currently use iPhone 7, run iOS 10.3.3. I am on the T-Mobile network.

I went through a phase where I was blindly following Waze as the "most efficient" way to get from point A to point B. At least it felt that way, but I noticed that for no apparent reason I would be sent on a "scenic" route, especially while the most direct route was available. I felt like a tool collecting data for Google. Then within past couple months Waze started acting laggy in announcing the turns at the time of the turn - so in frustration I checked out Apple Maps (again).

After a lengthy absence, I am glad I gave Apple Maps a another try. Announcements are with enough lead time to execute the maneuvers, voice is clear and pleasant and if you want to shut it up - there is big "end" button on the screen. No pesky ads.

Been with Apple Maps ever since, Waze and Google Maps have been retired.

So Apple might not have been the lead horse in the beginning, but now, in my opinion, it is a most pleasant choice for navigation in Los Angeles.

Some of us use private servers for a reason.

Apple is profitable. Are those Chinese cell phone manufacturers are profitable as well or they bleeding borrowed money to gain market share? Just curious...

Upgrading is for either people who must have the greatest or if it solves some problem. Well, I've got no problem with my 5, and I don't care about the latest anymore, so there it is...

I wonder what's the life expectancy of these high tech wonders? My truck is 18 years old, and it is just getting broken in!