Ios Maps

Apple drops Google maps, opts for an in-house alternative

Posted Jun 11 2012 by Dustin Karnes in  with 2 Comments



 

It was only a matter of time, folks. Apple has officially announced that they’re dropping Google Maps on their iDevices and going for something cooked up within their own walled garden walls. Big loss? That stands for debate, as Google Maps has never really run terrifically on iOS. However, this won’t mean much for Android users; if anything, it will give developers more time to add to the Maps experience on Android.

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via androidcentral

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  • Eric

    O-M-G! Look at Apple’s new maps app! Live traffic! And turn-by-turn spoken directions! Wow, Apple invents the coolest stuff!

  • YBinnenweg

    More data traffic for us Android users! :)