With the release of iOS 6, if there is
Something that is being debated is the new Maps app. Between
criticism, mockery and (rare) compliments the least we can say is
that the Apple version of Plans does not leave you indifferent.
Result,everyone has their comments and the wait for a
app made in Google resurfaces.
Imperfections give rise to mockery, and even Apple feels obliged
to break out of his usual silence.
Return to what we can almost callthe controversy
Plans:
Until now, it was Google that was present in Maps. Therefore, and
like Google did for YouTube recently,many
users hope to see a Google Maps application arrive on iOS with
Street View.
The rumor is going well and it is the Guardian which seems to confirm the
fact thatGoogle would have prepared a Google Maps application for iOS which
could be awaiting validation at Apple.
Will arrive? Won't happen? When ? the future we
are
In the meantime, discovering Apple's Maps application,THE
criticisms are pouring out on the inaccuracies and the quality of the maps considered mediocre
by some.
Users have reported inaccuracies in data
Apple mapping, errors locating points of interest, a lack
information on transport, and sometimes even problems with
FlyOver.
More fun, it even gave birth toa blog dedicated to the screw-ups of
Plans.
And at a somewhat “special” display in London:
Faced with thisApple felt obliged to come out of its reserve by
voice of his spokespersonto declare that they were well aware
that Plans deserves improvements, but that the application is only in its infancy
beginnings and thatthe more users will use it and the quicker
improvements will come.
And indeed, it took years for Google to reach the level
current, with cars plying the streets all over the world, with
multiple data sources and above all continuous improvements on
years regarding data, the crux of the matter! then Apple
Was he working a little quickly? Probably, but now we
will judge on the ability of the Cuppertino firm to quickly correct the
problems encountered.
To read:
For your part, what do you think of Maps, the voice guide by Siri or
FlyOver again?
