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Originally Posted by bDok
Personally I like the maps application.
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The app itself is well done, the inference is where the problems are.
Pier 17, San Francisco on iPhone Maps Pier 17 according to google
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TomTom supplied the data, Apple's engine on top has some glaring problems. I don't recall who is providing the imagery, but, their 3d presentation of it has some issues.
Google is the king of intent when it comes to mapping. Apple has a way to go, but, will get there. They started with 'everything' in order to compete with Google Maps - rather than starting with mapping, getting that right, then moving on to satellite imagery, then moving to 3d.
SIRI supposedly returns results for New York, Texas when you ask for the 'Siri, what's the weather outside?' in New York City. Richmond Virginia returns results for New Richmond, Ohio.
I get the feeling things were pushed a little ahead of schedule, and, without the need for perfection that Steve Jobs apparently drove.
Hope everyone has a good Friday.