Consumer Reports praises Apple's iPhone 5, but dings disappointing Maps Consumer Reports has called the iPhone 5 a "notable improvement" over its predecessor, but criticized Apple's new Maps application in iOS 6 as not up to par. AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 29
Google Maps app from iOS 5.1 reportedly ported onto iOS 6 A hacker claims to have successfully ported the now defunct Google Maps iOS app to Apple's iOS 6, however the workaround is unstable and requires a jailbroken iPhone. AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 33
Apple allegedly luring ex-Google Maps engineers to work on iOS 6 Maps app According to a report on Sunday, Apple is actively recruiting software engineers previously contracted by Google's Maps division to advance the new iOS Maps app, which has been widely criticized since its inception with iOS 6. AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 89
Apple enhances iOS 6 multitasking with new background navigation updates As new iOS devices become more powerful and sophisticated, Apple is likely to continue to evolve the platform's multitasking features, as exemplified by Maps' new background direction updates. Daniel Eran Dilger 13 years ago 19
Apple iOS 6 Maps cuts Google's exclusive lock on directions, opens door to third party apps The new Maps in iOS 6 introduces new turn by turn navigation for drivers and walkers, but opens up transit and other specialized directions to third parties, cutting Apple's exclusive partnership with Google for all other types of directions for the first time. Daniel Eran Dilger 13 years ago 67
Apple's iOS 6 3D Flyovers aim to be more helpful, less creepy than Google Street View Apple is incorporating advanced 3D imaging to bring a variety of new features to iOS users, from building outlines to topographical terrain to fully rendered 3D models that not only replace Google's StreetView, but offer to provide 360 degree views across neighborhoods, behind buildings and even off roads. Daniel Eran Dilger 13 years ago 171
