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I think, much like maps, a search engine requires an iterative development process. I don't think you can reasonably launch either product (search nor maps) and
by AdamJacobMuller 4y ago
I think, much like maps, a search engine requires an iterative development process. I don't think you can reasonably launch either product (search nor maps) and surpass the quality of Google on day 1 because there is so much user feedback on both products which you can not capture without actual users. Apple, with Maps, has shown an ability to stick with things and iteratively grow them to be really great (Apple maps IMO now far surpasses google maps and except for some specific data layers it's far and above OSM).
- CydeWeys 4y agoIt's a great point. Apple Maps was pretty rough when it launched but they've stuck with it and iteratively improved it. It's not like this is a self-driving car where you have to get it right and any mistake from the get-go can be fatal, so there's no reason not to apply the same iterative approach to search.
- user_named 4y agoTesla certainly didn't feel the need to get their Fake Self-Driving right from the get go.
- saimiam 4y agoA colleague who trusted Apple Maps 1.0 a bit too much once found himself driving towards the edge of a cliff because his actual destination was at the bottom of that cliff down a mountain road. So yeah, maybe not at the same level as self driving cars but Apple Maps 1.0 could have been fatal for people less situationally aware than my colleague.
- vbezhenar 4y agoApple Maps are plain useless. Google Maps are bad but bearable. OSM is miles ahead Apple Maps which is surprising because they could just pull data from OSM and not being that bad.
- ghqst 4y agoIs this because of your area? Apple Maps has been tangibly improving over the last few years.
- vbezhenar 4y agoI assume that's because of my area. Doesn't make it any better for me. It doesn't even have names of villages around (which OSM does have).
- AdamJacobMuller 4y agoThat's very interesting, where are you located? I'm in north NJ in the US.
- vbezhenar 4y agoI'm in Kazakhstan, Astana. City itself is not that bad, but surroundings are bad.