GREAT NEWS ! But why did they wait for the OS to come out? Didn't they realize it was bad by themselves? Is this a sign that they are too close-minded?

The picture used as an example here shows what is actually the smallest problem with maps, and this kind of artifact actually doesn't bother me at all (I don't care if I don't see under a bridge on a highway). IMO flyover is almost perfect, the next versions will load faster and be more detailed, so I'm not worried by that. The biggest problem are just the basic maps and the search engine.

I noticed that Yahoo had an article on the new iPhone 5 and iOS 6 and its maps app. I noticed in that Yahoo article that a person posted the battery charge was significantly less on their iPhone since they upgraded to iOS6 from 5.1.1 on their iPhone 4s. I noticed that very same problem on my iPhone 4s. My battery used to last two days. Now it runs low in 8 hours on the same usage habits.

The map app seems to run allot slower and doesn't load as well as the old one in iOS 5.1.1. Didn't Apple foresee this? Really didn't they test this out without major issues arising.

In Steve JObs day he would probably go to the department that was responsible and cuss them out or fire them all.

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Originally Posted by tylerk36 

I noticed that Yahoo had an article on the new iPhone 5 and iOS 6 and its maps app. I noticed in that Yahoo article that a person posted the battery charge was significantly less on their iPhone since they upgraded to iOS6 from 5.1.1 on their iPhone 4s. I noticed that very same problem on my iPhone 4s. My battery used to last two days. Now it runs low in 8 hours on the same usage habits.
The map app seems to run allot slower and doesn't load as well as the old one in iOS 5.1.1. Didn't Apple foresee this? Really didn't they test this out without major issues arising.
In Steve JObs day he would probably go to the department that was responsible and cuss them out or fire them all.

I generally don't like it when people try to imagine what SJ would say to this or that, but I think that he wouldn't be happy with the state maps has been released.

via Twitter

Apple is reportedly working to further enhance Maps in subsequent updates to iOS 6. For now, though, those seeking public transit information must turn to other solutions. So far, the best we've seen is actually using the web version of Google Maps from within mobile Safari. Doing so restores access to public transit direction and Street View, although it isn't as snappy as using the native Maps app. Still, it can be added to the iPhone and iPad home screen, which at least makes accessing it easy.

via Twitter

If you're experiencing what you think is decreased battery life, several factors could be at play. For one, some of the newer features, such as 3D maps and turn-by-turn directions, use considerably more battery life. So do features that require your device to be aware of your GPS location at all times. If you'd like to conserve battery life on you iPhone or iPad, you can try things like turning off Location Services for specific apps from the Settings, under Privacy and then Location Services. Even turning down your brightness slightly produces a marked improvement in battery life.

Who signed off this crappy piece of software in the first place ? From the universal bashing (even Mossberg !) this app was not RTM or even near RTM. Beta for the US maybe but 1st iteration of the rest of the world...

I am so glad I did not update my iPad2 yet, which I will only do once Google Maps is out as a stand-alone app.

But some senior VP heads should roll at Apple for this

ha h a lol lol let me get this right, Forestall presents Maps at the last two keynotes (new ipad and more recently new iphone), then it gets released and nobody appears to have checked it actually works, and now Apple dont have the internal skills to fix this so they have to hire. it would be funny if google replied to these adverts !

i have said it over and over- with Steve Jobs gone, apple is going to slowly but surely lose its way. the remaining execs leveraged off the brilliance and desire Jobs had. however they are now being shown for what they truly are - incompetent boneheads. Scott
Forestall needs to resign or be sacked. Timmy needs to ask questions of the exec team but mostly himself (where is he ? where is leadership?) Time for Tim to realise this is the Titanic (having just left
for NY, but with the same
destiny) with duds like Scott Forestall as part of the crew.

loyal apple consumers having to be treated to this sub standard rubbish by a bunch of hollow men!

I suggest you look at the dates for these job postings before going any further. You will see that they have been open for several months now.

All these would be cartographers seem to think that just throwing lots of dolars will resolve any problem.  There is however a problem of resources.  Competent developers an Time are incredibly precious resources. sometimes rocking horse sh1t is easier to come by.
 

Forstall is doing a great job, he probably didn't have a choice since 'someone' above him decided to stop using google maps, and had little time to develop the maps app. They needed more time. Apple put itself at risk with that decision. By next year the maps will be much better and almost everybody will have forgotten this, hopefully.
 

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ha h a lol lol let me get this right, Forestall presents Maps at the last two keynotes (new ipad and more recently new iphone), then it gets released and nobody appears to have checked it actually works, and now Apple dont have the internal skills to fix this so they have to hire.

Yes what is up with that.  About two years ago the department would have had the right personnel to handle any crisis.  Steve would have made sure of that.  I really don't get it.  What isn't the CEO kicking ass and taking names?  This is not like Apple to founder on such a big day.  I know that Apple has made some mistakes but like this and scrambling to hire people to fix a problem?  WOW.

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I suggest you look at the dates for these job postings before going any further. You will see that they have been open for several months now.

 

All these would be cartographers seem to think that just throwing lots of dolars will resolve any problem.  There is however a problem of resources.  Competent developers an Time are incredibly precious resources. sometimes rocking horse sh1t is easier to come by.
 

Yes but the iOS6 was presented months ago as well.  I would have made sure the people were hired even before the announcement of iOS6 and its map app.