Tag: Apple maps
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Apple Maps to get iOS8 revamp?
Many thought that Apple had lost its way when it released the Apple Maps back in 2012 – just like many of their users did when they had to use the terrible software. Rumours are abound though that iOS 8…
Apple Maps getting a boost with Locationary startup buyout
Apple's Maps app was one of the company's rare public failures, partially responsible for costing at least one Apple executive his job, and leading to a rare public apology from the Cupertino firm. CEO Tim Cook has already committed to…
Japan's Terra Motors to make map-making electric scooter with iPhone connection
In terms of maps and location services, we all have it pretty good, with the ability to find ourselves as long as there's a mobile signal. But less mapped areas such as South East Asia, don't have such easy access…
Apple to bolster Maps with $500 million Waze traffic app buyout?
Apple are said to be in talks with social-navigation app Waze to agree upon a potential buyout. TechCrunch are reporting that Apple are looking to acquire Waze for $500 million ($400 million outright and an additional $100 million based on…
Eddy'll Fix It: Apple's Eddy Cue the man to sort out iTunes, Siri and Apple Maps
Though hardware sales have been as strong as ever for Apple this year, it's also been a year full of uncharacteristic software cock-ups too. By now, the Apple Maps debacle needs no introduction, while Siri and iTunes continue to disappoint….
Scott Forstall left Apple due to rift with Jony Ive
Soon-to-be-former iOS chief Scott Forstall left Apple due to a rift with hardware design guru Jony Ive, a new report suggests. Apple CEO Tim Cook was forced to choose between the pair, leading to Forstall's departure. According to Bloomberg Businessweek,…
Apple warned over Maps problems by developers long before public launch
Apple had received reams of bug-spotting information concerning Apple Maps from iOS developers long before the company launched its beleaguered cartography application, it has been revealed. Speaking to CNET, a number of anonymous app developers have claimed that they had…
