Saturday, October 13, 2012

For Apple, the iOS 6 Map Flap is just a mere speed bump

September 19, 2012. A day that will live in infamy. It was the day that everyone who owned an Apple iOS device and who wanted to upgrade to the latest version of the mobile operating system hit the “Upgrade” button, and found out after their next reboot that their devices were de-Googlefied.

Google Maps in iOS was no more.

This wouldn’t have been an issue if Apple’s own mapping and geolocation services were anywhere near as extensive or as accurate as Google’s. But they aren’t. The new Maps software has been lambasted by the media as well as the company’s die-hard fans and it has been a public relations disaster for the company.

Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, has issued a public apology, and has stated that the company “fell short on its commitment… to make world-class products that deliver the best experience possible” to its customers.

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Reviews: Upgraded map, camera apps for iOS 6 (Chicago Daily Herald)

Top 10 features in Apple i0S 6 (Los Angeles Times)

Unofficial Google Maps iOS app disappears from App Store (CNET)

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