Apple introduced its Maps service in 2012 to compete with Google. Initially there were more than a few hiccups. Apple Maps In its early phase some countries were incorrectly labeled, some countries were not labeled at all and some directions were tagged as life-threatening by law enforcement. Apple CEO, Tim Cook, apologized for these irregularities and suggested OS users install navigation apps from MapQuest, Bing and Waze, or select Safari to access Google or Nokia Maps through their websites.
However, that was in the past and Apple Maps has come on leaps and bounds over the years. And now in a report Apple’s product and design leads for Apple Maps, David Dorn and Meg Frost are discussing the features in new Maps for iOS 15 that make driving, biking, walking, and even walking. That public transport has come up with better directions and navigation.
Frost also said, “At a glance, drivers can understand a complex intersection more quickly than ever. And that detail helps with the split-second decision about which decision they’re going to make. So we Want it to be both safe and visually satisfying to navigate.”
Apple adds additional details to the Maps app
Apple has added additional details to its maps by including a 3D globe that compares valid sizes for different countries. Apple even went an extra mile to match the color used on specific buildings in real life to the color used on the 3D image of the building in Apple Maps.
Dorn said users should use Apple Maps over its competitors for a few reasons — the app’s integration with iOS and Apple’s ecosystem, Apple Maps privacy, and Apple’s continued investment to further improve the app. He further added that these improvements can help users reach their destinations easily.
Still, there are many iPhone users who have used Google Maps for a long time and would prefer to keep using it rather than face the risk of getting lost. Despite its difficult past, Apple wants users to try the iOS version of Maps and take it for a spin to see if you’re more comfortable using it instead of Google Maps.
Apple missed some turn in the past
When the Cupertino-based tech giant revealed its Apple Maps service in 2012, it created a huge buzz. Scott Forstall, who was responsible for iOS, was ousted from the company, blaming Apple’s design chief Jony Ive for the iOS 7 redesign. The redesigned iOS 7 replaced the look that was loved by Forstall with a more modern design that Ive loved. Apple chose to start with Square One and develop the Apple Maps service from scratch.
Since then, Apple Maps has improved a lot and is now a respectable competitor to Google Maps. In 2021, Apple Maps introduced a new feature that uses traffic lights and distances as a navigational guide to more easily follow turn-by-turn directions than is preferred by Google Maps. Stop signals. For example, instead of saying “In one kilometer, turn right on Mehrauli – Badarpur Road”, Apple Maps will say “It’s not a red light, but turn right at the next light.”
It seems more intuitive and feasible to look for traffic lights and stop signs than to guess when a kilometer is coming. Users can always take a quick look at the screen to see how close they are to the next turn, or they can wait for the phone to direct you when the turn comes. However, if users know they have to turn right at another traffic light, users are better informed that Google Maps is momentarily unable to counter it.
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