• iWorld
  • By Filip Truta
  • June 9th, 2014
iOS 8 Maps Doesn’t Get Update Because of Internal Fight – Report

iOS 8 Maps Doesn’t Get Update Because of Internal Fight – Report

It will likely not be ready for fall launch, going by new disclosures

  • Apple
  • By Filip Truta
  • April 9th, 2014
Apple Maps Gets Fix-Notifications

Apple Maps Gets Fix-Notifications

Users report intermittent availability of notification system for reported / fixed issues

  • iWorld
  • By Filip Truta
  • November 20th, 2013
Google Maps iOS SDK 1.6 Available for Download

Google Maps iOS SDK 1.6 Available for Download

Now supports 64-bit architectures, marker opacity enhanced

OffMaps 2 for iPhone, iPad Now Offers Curated Recommendations

OffMaps 2 for iPhone, iPad Now Offers Curated Recommendations

Find the top sights and tips for popular destinations using offline maps

Apple iOS Maps Extends 3D Flyover Support to Paris

Apple iOS Maps Extends 3D Flyover Support to Paris

Support extends to Versailles, Aulnay-sous-Bois, and even Disneyland

  • Apple
  • By Filip Truta
  • March 28th, 2013
Apple Wants More “Ground Truth” for Its Maps Application, Expands Hiring Worldwide

Apple Wants More “Ground Truth” for Its Maps Application, Expands Hiring Worldwide

New managers to be “responsible for regional map quality and ground truth”

  • iWorld
  • By Filip Truta
  • March 13th, 2013
Apple iOS Maps Updated with New Flyover Views, 3D Buildings

Apple iOS Maps Updated with New Flyover Views, 3D Buildings

In addition to Japan, Apple also made a number of updates for Chinese customers

  • iWorld
  • By Filip Truta
  • March 12th, 2013
Apple Updates Maps Software Without iOS 6.1.3 in Japan

Apple Updates Maps Software Without iOS 6.1.3 in Japan

Improved pronunciation of roads, optimized directions, 3D buildings

  • iWorld
  • By Filip Truta
  • January 24th, 2013
Apple Maps Causes Bar to Lose Customers, Thousands in Revenue

Apple Maps Causes Bar to Lose Customers, Thousands in Revenue

Owner says the mapping service is sending people “blocks away” from Metrovino

Apple Wants to Buy Waze to Improve Its Maps, Sources Say

Apple Wants to Buy Waze to Improve Its Maps, Sources Say

People with knowledge of the negotiations say Waze wants $750M / €569M

Google Promotes iOS Maps App in Location Searches

Google Promotes iOS Maps App in Location Searches

Google Maps banner pops up in Safari browsing, complete with App Store badge

  • iWorld
  • By Filip Truta
  • December 18th, 2012
iOS Google Maps Hits 10 Million Downloads in 48 Hours

iOS Google Maps Hits 10 Million Downloads in 48 Hours

Google is ecstatic at the response from the iOS community

Google Says Its iOS Maps App Is Better than the Android Version

Google Says Its iOS Maps App Is Better than the Android Version

The search giant plans to roll out offline maps and native iPad support soon

  • Apple
  • By Filip Truta
  • December 13th, 2012
Australian Police Now Warn Against Using Google Maps

Australian Police Now Warn Against Using Google Maps

Trucks, buses in Australia directed down a road not built for heavy traffic

  • iWorld
  • By Filip Truta
  • December 13th, 2012
Download Google Maps iOS, Now Free in the App Store

Download Google Maps iOS, Now Free in the App Store

A brilliant interface and an extremely intuitive Directions feature

  • Apple
  • By Filip Truta
  • December 11th, 2012
Apple Fixes iOS Maps in Australia After Mildura Fiasco

Apple Fixes iOS Maps in Australia After Mildura Fiasco

Cupertino promptly addresses glitch that left motorists stranded in the bush

  • iWorld
  • By Filip Truta
  • December 10th, 2012
Apple Maps Inaccuracies Can Be “Life-Threatening,” Says Australian Police

Apple Maps Inaccuracies Can Be “Life-Threatening,” Says Australian Police

People stranded in no-water areas after relying on iOS Maps

 
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