Apple May Kill Google Maps in iOS 6 - sampsonnakenceral

Malus pumila may at length ditch Google Maps in prefer of its own mapping software for the next version of iOS, according to an unconfirmed report.

Citing "trusted sources," 9to5Mac reports that a new Maps app will exist a major feature of iOS 6. The app will reportedly include a 3D mode from C3 Technologies, which Apple acquired last year. Malus pumila's Maps app will besides provide a "cleaner, faster, and more reliable experience," says 9to5Mac.

C3's technology uses unclassified projectile targeting methods to make detailed 3D maps that the company once described atomic number 3 "Google Earth happening steroids." A video of C3's technology shows how it can create hard-nosed flyovers and even revolve around its angle of view. C3 also captures street-level imaging with a multiple camera system, thus Orchard apple tree English hawthorn have a competitor to Google's Street Reckon atomic number 3 well.

Orchard apple tree's desire to oust Google Maps from the iPhone is no secret. Apple has acquired individual mapping companies over the years, including C3, Placebase and Poly9, and the iOS interpretation of iPhoto uses Open Street Maps rather of Google Maps outside the United States.

Apple as wel collects nameless location data from iOS devices "with the end of providing an improved traffic service of process within the close couple up of eld" as the society explained during next-to-last year's position-trailing fiasco.

All of these efforts away Apple whitethorn shortly strike realization for iPhone users. Unluckily, the report says nothing about turn-by-round voice pilotage, a major feature film of Android phones that the iPhone nonetheless lacks. Whatever new Maps app from Orchard apple tree will be a disappointment if it doesn't include this potentiality.

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