Apple's request to conduct 3D mapping of Oslo denied by Norwegian government

A request by Apple to photograph Oslo from the air was rebuffed by the Norwegian government, prompting the U.S. embassy to offer support for the initiative meant to broaden Flyover coverage in the Maps app.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 49

Google now popping up new banner ads in iPhone Google Maps searches

Seeking to monetize mobile users at least as effectively as it does the web, Google is now popping up lower banner ads during Google Maps searches.

Daniel Eran Dilger 12 years ago 100

Apple hiring Maps experts, iOS 7 will recruit users to 'Help Improve Maps' with Frequent Locations

While Apple is actively recruiting for scores of new full time jobs related to Maps, it also plans to enlist the support of its installed base of 400 million iOS users with an opt-in invitation to "Help Improve Maps" in iOS 7.

Daniel Eran Dilger 12 years ago 39

Editorial: Why iOS in the Car is a very big deal for Apple

Apple's new automotive initiative with iOS in the Car a prime focus for the company. Here's a look at the strategy behind it, and the company's options for bringing the new feature to market next year.

Daniel Eran Dilger 12 years ago 77

Why Tim Cook described Apple's iOS in the Car strategy as 'very important'

In the very last minute of its earnings call question and answer session with analysts, Apple's chief executive Tim Cook addressed "iOS in the Car," the company's strategy for automotive, calling it "very, very important" and a "key focus for us." Here's why.

Daniel Eran Dilger 12 years ago 104

After acquisition by Apple, HopStop drops support for Windows Phone

HopStop, the transit navigation app Apple acquired last Friday, dropped support for Windows Phone over the weekend, leaving users of the platform miffed.

Daniel Eran Dilger 12 years ago 30

Apple iOS 6 Maps vs. Google Maps 2.0 for iOS: labels & local search

As Apple prepares its latest enhancements to Maps with iOS 7, Google has released its own major update for Google Maps on iOS. Here's how the two compare in location data and local search, our fourth segment looking at mobile maps.

Daniel Eran Dilger 12 years ago 67

Apple reportedly acquires public transit and navigation firm HopStop [update: confirmed]

Apple on Friday has reportedly purchased transit navigation service HopStop, which also has an iPhone app of the same name, in a possible bid to bolster its own in-house mapping solution.

Mikey Campbell 12 years ago 37

Apple buys crowdsourced mapping data startup Locationary

As part of its effort to improve its Maps service for iOS and the upcoming OS X Mavericks, Apple has reportedly acquired crowdsourced location data company Locationary.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 40

iOS 7 Maps go full screen, navigation gets night mode, new Siri options

Google would like Apple's iOS Maps to go away, but the latest builds of iOS 7 show that Cupertino is working to deliver significant new improvements to its mapping app while also adding deep integration of Maps throughout iOS and with Macs running OS X Mavericks.

Daniel Eran Dilger 12 years ago 81

Skyhook accuses Google of disparaging its technology to Apple

In its ongoing patent infringement complaint against Google, location services company Skyhook Wireless asserts that Google co-founder Sergey Brin disparaged Skyhook's technology in discussions with Apple.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 22

Apple Data Detectors add cool Maps integration in OS X Mavericks

While providing an overview of the new Maps app for Macs in OS X Mavericks and showing Calendar integration with location services to calculate and schedule travel time for meetings, Apple didn't specifically highlight new Apple Data Detector features.

Daniel Eran Dilger 12 years ago 26

Mystery of maps.apple.com revealed: it's for sharing between OS X Mavericks, iOS

The purpose of Apple's maps.apple.com domain is explained in OS X Mavericks as being a way to share maps with other users, whether they have access to Apple Maps or not, rather than pointing to a standalone web service.

Daniel Eran Dilger 12 years ago 21

Apple's new Maps app in OS X Mavericks extends tools for reporting, fixing errors

Apple has brought its iOS Maps to OS X Mavericks, adding enhanced error reporting tools to leverage crowdsourcing in order to improve its mapping service, search results, location information and directions.

Daniel Eran Dilger 12 years ago 62

Google announces acquisition of mapping & traffic service Waze

Waze — a popular cross-platform, crowd-sourced traffic and navigation service — has been acquired by Google, and will be integrated with its Maps service, the company announced on Tuesday.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 130

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