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But there's just no possible way Apple can win out of this - there is nothing really comparable to Google Maps out there, and mapping has been core iPhone func
by vosper 14y ago
But there's just no possible way Apple can win out of this - there is nothing really comparable to Google Maps out there, and mapping has been core iPhone functionality from the get-go. Many people rely on it every day. Even if Google were charging a huge premium behind the scenes Google Maps have always been presented as "the Apple iPhone mapping app" not "Google Maps for iPhone" and so it'll reflect on Apple for messing it up, not Google.
- hcarvalhoalves 14y ago"there is nothing really comparable to Google Maps out there" How exactly? The previous app used Google Maps API and was completely lackluster. The only good thing using their API is their own Android app. Now, what are Apple's options again? Contribute to the cash flow of a company detaining the monopoly on mapping data when they can backstab you at any moment? That sounds like the stupidest strategic decision ever. Better get a true partnership. I'm amazed how HN crowd is vocal against the big companies, but when it's about Google their monopolies are actually encouraged...
- Gustomaximus 14y agoNothing comparable? I thought Microsoft and Nokia both have pretty decent mapping.
- vosper 14y agoThey do, and I actually prefer the look and feel of Bing's maps when on my computer, but Bing's app is not mapping focused, Nokia's only has navigation when on foot, and neither have streetview or offline mapping.
- hcarvalhoalves 14y agoYes, my dad has a Nokia and the last time we travelled we used it's maps application, not the one in my iOS 5. The old iPhone app is simply impossible to use with 3G, it looks like it downloads bitmaps instead of vector data, and takes ages to update.