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Apple Gives iOS an Entirely New Look and Feel
“It’s the biggest change to iOS since the introduction of iPhone,” said CEO Tim Cook.
Four Reasons Why Apple Might Not Be Interested in Waze
Could Apple swoop in to top Facebook’s bid for Waze? It’s certainly possible. But is it likely?
Apple’s Next Battleground Isn’t TV; It’s Web Services
Great Web services are as critical to Apple’s success as great hardware.
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Guess Who Else Has Map App Issues Down Under?
Looks like Apple isn’t the only mobile OS developer with a potentially “life-threatening” mapping application. Police in Colac, Australia, say an error in Google Maps has been directing oversize vehicles like trucks and tour buses down a one-way road that’s totally unsuitable for that sort of traffic. Said Sergeant Nick Buenen, “It’s a significant safety issue for tourists [and] locals, who are getting the wrong information from their GPSs.”News Byte
Apple Fixes Map Error That Sent Australian Drivers Into the Wilderness
Mildura, Australia, is back in its proper location following an update to Apple’s new iOS Maps application. On Monday, the company corrected an error that placed the town of Mildura in the middle of Murray-Sunset National Park, about 43 miles from its actual location. The mistake led to the stranding of a few motorists, and inspired the Victoria police to issue a bulletin describing it as “potentially life-threatening” and warning against using iPhones to navigate the area.Apple’s Map Mess Won’t Slow iPhone Sales
Tim Cook didn’t have to apologize for Apple’s Maps app debacle. But it’s a good thing he did.
Apple: Here Are Some Map Apps That Actually Work
Unprecedented.
Apple-Google Maps Talks Crashed Over Voice-Guided Directions
What killed the Apple-Google maps deal? Voice-guided turn-by-turn driving directions.
Nokia: Map Apps Can’t Be Built Overnight. Just Look at Apple’s.
Nokia turns Apple’s map embarrassment into a selling point for its own location platform.
