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> Google wanted more prominent branding and way more user data. So yes, Apple decided that it would drop Google. They were in a tough spot, hating Google with
by jonknee 14y ago
> Google wanted more prominent branding and way more user data.
So yes, Apple decided that it would drop Google. They were in a tough spot, hating Google with every breath but then relying on them for mapping, but it was a bed that they made.
Considering that the YouTube and Google Maps applications rocketed to the top of the store instantly, do you think Apple was concerned about its users or concerned about sticking it to Google? Apple's users want Google's applications, Apple does not want to cooperate with Google. It's that simple.
- danilocampos 14y ago> They were in a tough spot, hating Google with every breath I think it's more likely they hated the thought of an ad-heavy maps app that shuttled enormous volumes of their customer data to another party. Apple is an enormous company with significant value tied up in the success of their flagship product, the iPhone. "Hate" – or whatever emotions you're suggesting here – might occupy the minds of leadership, but they're going to make decisions based on what's best for the company. Clearly they thought an ad-heavy maps app was not best.
- 2muchcoffeeman 14y agoWell, I want google mapping data but without the ads and without it asking me to log in ever. I would also like YouTube with no ads. I just don't use the Google YouTube app anymore. I'm all for Apple trying to keep device ad free.