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Well... Maps, location data, and the services they enable were available on Apple devices before this project. They outsourced to Google, like everyone else. I
by dalbasal 8y ago
Well...
Maps, location data, and the services they enable were available on Apple devices before this project. They outsourced to Google, like everyone else. I can see how that's a strategically concerning position, especially considering that they are in a two-horse race against Google, but... you are going to have some uncomfortable dependencies in this business regardless. I mean chips are important.. nevermind.
- simonh 8y agoAre you aware of why Apple left the Google deal? Google was withholding the latest features from the Apple version, including vector map data and turn by turn directions. There's also indications Google wanted access to user location data in return for some of these features, something Apple was not willing to compromise on.
- dzhiurgis 8y agoBut giving away most of these features would mean Apple has to host Google's data, something Google wouldn't compromise either. Sure Google could've promised that they wouldn't collect which tile a phone requested by specific user agent, but that would be silly.