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Seems pretty good situation for Google that most of my closest friends with iPhones are decrying the loss of Google Maps due to Apple. One person I met even swo
by lnanek2 14y ago
Seems pretty good situation for Google that most of my closest friends with iPhones are decrying the loss of Google Maps due to Apple. One person I met even swore she would not upgrade to iOS 6 until GMaps is available. Google can now step in and play the hero, having netted a ton of good grass roots PR for their solution. Just because users are pissed and press is loving a story doesn't mean some company isn't benefiting from that.
- brk 14y agoThere is also the possibility that Apple truly wants the full Google Maps experience on iOS. However, if they bundle it in, then they could be perceived as leaking more user data. But if Google releases the app, and users have to consciously install it, they can't blame Apple (well, they might blame Apple unfairly) for violating their privacy or the overall spirit of iOS.