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>Is there any scenario where Apple would 'approve' an application by Google that would be instantly significantly better than their native App? Yes. The scenar
by zmb_ 14y ago
>Is there any scenario where Apple would 'approve' an application by Google that would be instantly significantly better than their native App?
Yes. The scenario we're currently in. By approving Google Maps app now, they give their users back the experience they expect without having to pay Google for the use of the Maps API. Meanwhile they can keep working on their own mapping solution until it's ready to take over, at which point they can pull Google Maps from the App Store.
- ChuckMcM 14y agoRead the 9to5mac story about rumors of a Google Maps app waiting to be approved. So we get to test that option. I think its fabulous since it can give us data that neither Apple nor Google would give up voluntarily :-) Truly one of the best parts of working at Google when I did was being able to see so much more of the moving pieces in these sort of mini-dramas. Don't miss it enough to go back but it was unique.