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Google Maps redesign leaks ahead of IO conference

Google Maps redesign leaks ahead of IO conference

Before the days of internet interfaces allowing us the tools to input coordinates on a virtual map to guide us to our next destination, a map was just a giant picture with lines, numbers, and names. [...]

Former head of iOS 6 Maps, and more Apple talent, reportedly now working for Facebook

Former head of iOS 6 Maps, and more Apple talent, reportedly now working for Facebook

Richard Williamson, who led the team responsible for iOS 6 Maps, and was ultimately let go by Apple following it’s controversial release, is now reportedly working at Facebook. According to Adam Satariano of Bloomberg, Williamson has [...]

Apple Maps surprisingly wins three way shootout against Waze and Google Maps

Apple Maps surprisingly wins three way shootout against Waze and Google Maps

PC Magazine’s John C. Dvorak has tested three mapping applications available for iPhone and very surprisingly the much maligned Apple Maps came out on top in the tests. The testers were Leo LaPorte from TWiT who [...]

Apple Maps Outperforms Google Maps in Navigation Test

Apple Maps Outperforms Google Maps in Navigation Test

Apple Maps in iOS 6 got off to just about the roughest start imaginable, and though Apple has committed itself to ongoing work to improve upon Maps, the launch of a stand-alone Google Maps for iOS [...]

Google opens their Maps SDK, lets developers replace in-app Apple Maps

Google opens their Maps SDK, lets developers replace in-app Apple Maps

Last night Google updated and opened up their SDK making it possible for any developer to use embedded Google Maps in their apps instead of Apple’s Maps. According to Google’s Geo Developer Blog, some new features [...]

Ski shop in France expertly trolls Google Maps in its ‘Business Photos’

Ski shop in France expertly trolls Google Maps in its ‘Business Photos’

Earlier today a story circulated on the internet: two crazy kids were spotted doing something sexy in the dressing room of a skateboard and ski shop in France on Google Maps Business Photos. The feature allows [...]

Google Maps downloaded over 10 million times in the first 48 hours of release

Google Maps downloaded over 10 million times in the first 48 hours of release

If there was any doubt that the iPhone was missing Google Maps prior to its release last week then this is it. According to Google’s VP of Geo and Commerce Jeff Huber, the app had been [...]

Apple reportedly in negotiations to add Foursquare data to iOS Maps

Apple reportedly in negotiations to add Foursquare data to iOS Maps

Apple is reportedly interested in adding data from the popular location-based check-in app, foursqure, to iOS Maps. That’s according to Jessica E. Lessin and Spencer E. Ante of the Wall Street Journal: The talks, which took [...]

Forums: Put Google Maps to the test, Video transfers from iPad help

Forums: Put Google Maps to the test, Video transfers from iPad help

Found an interesting article you want to share with iMore? Have a burning question about that feature you just can’t figure out? There is ALWAYS more happening just a click away in the forums. You can [...]

Analysis: Google Maps to Apple: get lost! Again!

Analysis: Google Maps to Apple: get lost! Again!

There’s a famous bit in the classic film Crocodile Dundee when a mugger pulls a knife on him. "That’s not a knife," he chuckles, and pulls out an enormous Bowie knife. "THAT’s a knife." Today Google [...]