New Google Maps for iOS brings vectors, transit and navigation features

Google's newly released standalone Google Maps app for iOS users brings new features and a familiar look along with new technology previously only available on the company's own Android platform, providing iOS users with a more credible alternative to Apple's own new iOS 6 Maps app than Google's existing web app.

Daniel Eran Dilger 13 years ago 154

Official Google Maps iOS app released for iPhone and iPad

Just hours after reports surfaced that Google would be releasing a standalone iOS app powered by its expansive mapping service, the official Google Maps app made its way to the App Store and is available for download now.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 140

Rumor: Google Maps for iOS to be released tonight

A report from All Things D claims that the much anticipated Google Maps dedicated iOS app will be released sometime Wednesday night which, if true, would bring the internet search giant's mapping service back to Apple devices for the first time since it was deprecated in iOS 6.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 43

Inaccurate Apple Maps directions causes 'life threatening issue' for travelers, says Australian police [u]

Police in Victoria, Australia issued a warning to motorists on Monday, saying directions from Apple's new iOS 6 Maps app has recently caused a number of travelers to become stranded in a remote national park.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 507

Apple exec Eddy Cue 'racing' to improve iOS Maps

A new report sheds more light on the behind-the-scenes personnel shakeup at Apple in the wake of criticism over the new Maps application that debuted in iOS 6.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 140

Apple fires iOS 6 Maps chief

Apple has reportedly fired the executive in charge of its widely ridiculed Maps application built in to the iOS 6 mobile operating system.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 170

Google reportedly distributing near-final version of standalone iOS Maps app

It was reported on Thursday that Google is distributing a test version of a standalone iOS Maps app to people outside the company, suggesting an application to the App Store may be imminent.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 96

Nokia's free 'Here' maps coming to Apple's iOS with offline support

Nokia on Tuesday announced it will bring a new mapping service dubbed "Here" to Apple's iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 39

Apple's next major market for iOS may be automotive

Over the past two years, pundits have focused on living room TVs as the most likely new market for Apple to expand into, but evidence suggests that the company's next big step for iOS is more likely to involve the automotive market.

Daniel Eran Dilger 13 years ago 81

In-depth Review: Apple's iOS 6 Maps & the alternatives 3: Transit

The second feature of Apple's new Maps is perhaps its weakest: transit information. This represents a significant change over how the previous iOS 5 Maps work, and is essentially dependent upon the availability of third party routing apps for the region you are in; these range from very good to nothing at all.

Daniel Eran Dilger 13 years ago 32

Photos allegedly show native Google Maps app for iOS

A set of images released on Sunday reveal what is claimed to be Google's anticipated Google Maps app for iOS, suggesting the internet search giant is well into the process of developing standalone software after Apple ditched its mapping services with iOS 6.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 77

iOS 6 Maps, Lightning connector have no effect on iPhone 5 demand, survey finds

Negative headlines haven't suppressed consumer interest in the iPhone 5, which is seeing "unprecedented" demand, according to the latest survey from ChangeWave Research.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 90

Mapping app powered by Google Maps pulled from App Store

A third-party mapping app called ClassicMap, which looked remarkably similar to Apple's defunct Google Maps-powered Maps app, was pulled from the iOS App Store on Thursday after only two days of availability.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 79

Microsoft expands Motorola patent case to target Google Maps

Microsoft announced in a German court today that it would be expanding its patent infringement case against Motorola to include Google, specifically targeting the search giant's maps service for Android.

Daniel Eran Dilger 13 years ago 48

Apple reportedly knew of iOS Maps troubles well before launch

Six iOS app developers claim they warned Apple of inadequacies found in iOS Maps shortly after receiving the first pre-release version in June, giving the company months of lead time to fix the apparent problems before the app debuted in iOS 6.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 142

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