Latest Apple Maps News

Apple turns to contracted freelancers to help boost accuracy of Apple Maps data

Apple is reportedly using paid freelance contributions to help improve the accuracy of Apple Maps, and may kickstart a new phase in the work later this month.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 26

The Netherlands gain more mass transit details in Apple Maps

Apple has expanded its mass transit information to the Netherlands, with the full set of data involving stations, tracks, and other stations coming online on early Saturday morning — but live train and bus data is not yet available.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 6

Apple Maps grows public transit coverage to Adelaide, Australia

Apple has updated its Maps apps for iOS and Mac with public transit directions for Adelaide, Australia, continuing a series of recent expansions.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 1

Apple Maps street-level imagery vans hitting Connecticut for first time

Apple has updated its street-level vehicle-mounted photography site, and in addition to efforts continuing all over the U.S. and overseas, vehicles associated with the project are now cruising streets in Connecticut.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 14

Apple Maps gains public transit directions for Paris

Filling in an important gap in its native Maps apps for iOS and macOS, Apple this weekend introduced public transit directions for Paris, including detailed station information.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 10

Apple hires two Google satellite execs for 'new hardware team'

Apple has reportedly hired two executives from Google's satellite division to head up "a new hardware team," with goals that are still unclear.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 49

Apple Maps adds public bike rental stations & UK EV charger networks

Apple on Wednesday updated Apple Maps with new data on EV charging stations and bicycle rental/dropoff points, focusing most of its expanded coverage in Europe.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 4

Founder of Apple-acquired WiFiSlam leaves for startup accelerator

The founder of WiFiSlam — an indoor positioning tech company Apple bought in 2013 — has left Apple after staying four years with the iPhone maker, a report said on Wednesday.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 7

Apple Maps gets Houston transit data ahead of Super Bowl LI

In time for Super Bowl LI, Apple on Sunday expanded Apple Maps transit data to include regional and metropolitan pubic transportation services in the Houston, Texas, area.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 24

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