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Google finally released a mapping application for the iPhone that is not only better than the Apple maps application — because it uses Google’s data — it’s about on par with the mapping application for Android smartphones.
Here’s what you’ll get with the Google Maps app:- First and foremost, access to Google’s maps data. This is about as good as it gets — the directions are typically more accurate than Apple’s maps application.
- Most of the features in Google’s Android maps application. You can zoom in to an isometric quasi-street view mode, get turn-by-turn directions while driving and get a quick birds-eye view of public transportation systems.
- Most importantly, it’s at least as good as the last Google Maps application. Apple’s new maps application caused such an uproar that Apple CEO Tim Cook had to come out and publicly apologize for the app.
Courtesy: Wall Street Journal
