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> Why have they done so much in Canada, but are missing tons of major places in the US still? >What seems to be happening is that there are actually two versio
by GeekyBear 4y ago
> Why have they done so much in Canada, but are missing tons of major places in the US still?
>What seems to be happening is that there are actually two versions of Look Around. One version has POI labels,and the other does not.
This suggests that it takes Apple much longer to process the Look Around imagery that has POIs. And it’s likely that during this same processing, Apple is also extracting other features from its imagery (like road markings and real-life building colors) that are, in turn, being used to generate the new “city experience”.
In other words, Apple’s Look Around coverage in the U.S. and U.K. is so limited right now because Apple is likely still processing it and intends to show POI labels throughout both countries.
https://www.justinobeirne.com/look-around-united-states-coverage-questions https://www.justinobeirne.com/look-around-united-states-cove...
- wlesieutre 4y agoInteresting. I wonder if this is preparing for a US-focused launch of their AR glasses. Disappointing because I'd like to have the non-POI version working and have no interest in a $2000 AR thing.
- GeekyBear 4y agoThe POI data, 3D map views and AR views derived from the data don't require AR glasses to view. https://youtu.be/SF37ZQ_ItNY?t=23 https://youtu.be/SF37ZQ_ItNY?t=23