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Originally Posted by KC Fish
I've got iOS 6 running on an iPad at work. And I have to say that I've been really impressed with Maps. It all looks very clean, and works very well. You're right about the content though in one regard. Apple Maps lacks a Google Street View. Their 3D mapping is only available for much larger cities. The 3D mapping is absolutely incredible though. Literally exactly like Google Earth 3D.
More info comparing them here: http://appleinsider.com/articles/12/...os_6_maps.html
But that said, the 3D only covers a handful of cities, and Google Street View gives Google the edge at this point in time. I think Apple Maps does the rest of the stuff, turn by turn and routing and traffic stuff, just as well or slightly better than Android's built in.
It looks really good in person. I could probably record a demo at work... |
I wouldn't say EXACTLY.. I'd say right now Apple's 3D looks better but that won't last long.
And as you pointed out Google maps is years ahead in things like street view though. Hell, they have a street view of my favorite PUB now... not from the street... from INSIDE the pub. That is all sort of crazy awesome.
https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Bull+...LqiGwgHP1YGABA
Combine that with all the walking, bus, train info and bike trails etc etc ... I just can't see how Apple could ever catch up without a MASSIVE investment that doesn't seem to make sense unless they are planning a major business model shift. Actually, now that I think about it.. that may be exactly what they are preparing for. No chance Apple could keep up with Google in this space...
... without building out their own MAPS infrastructure.
Hmm. looks like we may be closer to this than I thought.