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I think it might be because Apple will have to give visible attribution to OpenStreetMaps, which may attract users towards it to the detriment of Apple maps.
by webmobdev 5y ago
I think it might be because Apple will have to give visible attribution to OpenStreetMaps, which may attract users towards it to the detriment of Apple maps.
- mikestew 5y agoWhen I go to choose which map type I'd like in Apple Maps, right there at the bottom, just below TomTom's logo: "© OpenStreetMap and other data providers"
- littlestymaar 5y agoBut why do they contribute then?!
- webmobdev 5y agoThey do use OpenStreetMaps data and give attribution to them as one of their sources. But if they were to only use OSM's data, people would cry foul that Apple maps is not giving them clear and visible attribution (for e.g. by adding a "OpenStreetMap" label on the map you are viewing in Apple Maps). Right now, except for maps source providers that legally require Apple to provide visible attribution somewhere in their UI, all attributions are tucked away somewhere in the internet - https://gspe21-ssl.ls.apple.com/html/attribution-199.html https://gspe21-ssl.ls.apple.com/html/attribution-199.html
- kyralis 5y agoOpenStreetMaps attribution is visible in the UI; look at the bottom of the screen when you're selecting the mapping overlay.