The difference between a software launch and appliance product launch is that not everyone immediately goes and buys that new product. It slowly penetrates the

The difference between a software launch and appliance product launch is that not everyone immediately goes and buys that new product. It slowly penetrates the market and feedback from the first buyers gives the manufacturer a chance to make minor modifications and deal with any issues. If Google flipped the switch and enabled the new maps with a flaw that went unnoticed until consumer use, they could potentially bring the whole service down. Also, your negativity makes you sound very disgruntled.