The Loop is reporting that Apple is updating content for it’s much maligned Maps application by updating Flyover support or expanded Flyover coverage in a number of cities around the world, and updating 3D buildings and turn-by-turn navigation for other cities. Here’s what you need to know:
The updates have been quite significant for the areas involved. For instance, the update in Japan brought toll road notifications and improved pronunciation of roads during turn-by-turn navigation; updated icons and labels for freeways, transit stations, subway lines and other categories like fire stations, hospitals and post offices; and added 3D buildings including Tokyo Station, Japan Imperial Palace, and Tokyo Tower.
The article goes on to list the cities that have received changes. One can expect that more changes are on the way. Seeing as Apple has fired people after it’s been ripped and gotten people lost, and then embarrassed by Google Maps which was much better than Apple Maps, you knew they had to make changes. It’s good to see that they’re starting to deliver.
So iPhone users, what do you think of the changes to Apple Maps?
Like this:
Like Loading...
Related
This entry was posted on March 13, 2013 at 8:33 am and is filed under Commentary with tags Apple. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed.
You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.
Apple Maps Updates…. May Actually Be Half Decent Now
The Loop is reporting that Apple is updating content for it’s much maligned Maps application by updating Flyover support or expanded Flyover coverage in a number of cities around the world, and updating 3D buildings and turn-by-turn navigation for other cities. Here’s what you need to know:
The updates have been quite significant for the areas involved. For instance, the update in Japan brought toll road notifications and improved pronunciation of roads during turn-by-turn navigation; updated icons and labels for freeways, transit stations, subway lines and other categories like fire stations, hospitals and post offices; and added 3D buildings including Tokyo Station, Japan Imperial Palace, and Tokyo Tower.
The article goes on to list the cities that have received changes. One can expect that more changes are on the way. Seeing as Apple has fired people after it’s been ripped and gotten people lost, and then embarrassed by Google Maps which was much better than Apple Maps, you knew they had to make changes. It’s good to see that they’re starting to deliver.
So iPhone users, what do you think of the changes to Apple Maps?
Share this:
Like this:
Related
This entry was posted on March 13, 2013 at 8:33 am and is filed under Commentary with tags Apple. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.