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[krypt0nian]

Or just wait a couple of weeks for the official Google Maps app. Which will probably curl a huge turd on Apple's.

Would be perfect if it included an Open In foothold. I'm hopeful.

 

[Dany]

aren't there going ot be 'apps' for the maps app.

I see 'routing apps' pop up when I route sometimes.

 

[pxleyes]

aren't there going ot be 'apps' for the maps app.

I see 'routing apps' pop up when I route sometimes.

yes, but don't' let that get in the way of a good Apple bashing.

 

[badcrumble]

aren't there going ot be 'apps' for the maps app.

I see 'routing apps' pop up when I route sometimes.

Yeah, there's a third-party solution. It's just that that's vastly inferior to having them baked into the built-in maps app.

 

[Jea Song]

There is a transit option on apple maps. I guess you just need to download the app from the App Store? We are on the GM, and perhaps it won't be released until later today, along with the passbook apps.

 

[LyleLanley]

yes, but don't' let that get in the way of a good Apple bashing.

I don't think it's as bad as some people are making it out to be, but having transit built into the Maps app would have been so much better than relying on third parties.

 

[pxleyes]

Updates are flowing now. Fandango just updated with Passbook integration. It begins!

 

[Majine]

It missing streetview is also disapointing. Save us, Googy.

 

[Christopher]

What's the big deal about the google maps am I missing something?

 

[POWERSPHERE]

So will it be worth updating for a standard iPhone 4 user?

 

[The Dutch Slayer]

Should we wait a day for download because there are always problems with a big update on the first day right?

 

[krypt0nian]

yes, but don't' let that get in the way of a good Apple bashing.

Yeah I'm a known Apple basher. ffs

 

[infiniteloop]

What's the big deal about the google maps am I missing something?

Apple maps have no street view, no public transport directions built in and some directions/locations are incorrect.

 

[Brera]

Just had a look at the feature list and it's bullshit that the 4 doesn't get turn by turn. Dont really give a shit about siri but there is no reason for its exclusion apart from engineering advantages.

 

[Blackhead]

Seriously, there is nothing preventing Google from building a transit app and having it integrate into iOS Maps.

I won't integrate like the old maps nor can it be set as default.

And it's not available yet.

 

[Jea Song]

Anyone notice on iOS 6 how sometimes it will ask for you password to download an app while, other times in wont? This is different because I updated NOVA 3 today without it asking for a pass. But then seconds later I go and Download a new app and it asked for a pass.

 

[dallow_bg]

It doesn't ask when you're updating, just buying new apps no?

Apple maps have no street view, no public transport directions built in and some directions/locations are incorrect.

Yup, I hate it.
Can't just search "Pizza" anymore and get all the local places around me. I have to search for the exact names of places.

That is really going to suck when I'm not in my town.
Hoping the Google app works well.

 

[xJavonta]

What's the big deal about the google maps am I missing something?

Use it on Android 4.0 or 4.1 and you'll fall in love. The only thing I'm gonna miss when I grab an iPhone 5.

 

[saelz8]

Anyone notice on iOS 6 how sometimes it will ask for you password to download an app while, other times in wont? This is different because I updated NOVA 3 today without it asking for a pass. But then seconds later I go and Download a new app and it asked for a pass.

It doesn't ask for Free Apps or Updates.

 

[MedIC86]

So will it be worth updating for a standard iPhone 4 user?

Dont know, battery life sure seems improved for the normal 4, but im holding out untill i can get my 5

 

[LyleLanley]

It doesn't ask when you're updating, just buying new apps no?
Yup, I hate it.
Can't just search "Pizza" anymore and get all the local places around me. I have to search for the exact names of places.

That is really going to suck when I'm not in my town.
Hoping the Google app works well.

Huh?

I just searched for pizza around me and I got a bunch of results.

 

[Enco]

Google will release their own maps so you guy will be fine.

 

[Quick]

So here's my data and battery usage for turn-by-turn:

From starting point to destination:
Sent: 90.0 KB
Received: 445 KB
Battery: 99%

From destination to starting point:
Sent: 41.0 KB
Received: 94.0 KB
Battery: 95%

The drive was estimated at 7 minute on the same route to and from, with two intersection turns.

I started off at full charge, and left WiFi on.

 

[dallow_bg]

Huh?

I just searched for pizza around me and I got a bunch of results.

Wasn't the case before. Thank goodness that changed at least.
I was only getting result that had "pizza" in the restuarant name.

 

[tapedeck]

I'm just glad we finally have spoken turn by turn for free. I'm sure apple will update Maps and add in functionality as they go.

 

[krypt0nian]

Google will release their own maps so you guy will be fine.

Will it open when I click on an address on a web page, or be able to be set as a default? Or even be an Open In option?

 

[Brera]

Google are taking their time with maps.

Already got Youtube and Chrome, just need the maps app to purge my iphone 4 of Apple!

 

[LyleLanley]

Wasn't the case before. Thank goodness that changed at least.
I was only getting result that had "pizza" in the restuarant name.

Just double checked and while most of the results had pizza in their names a few like Eataly and Vezzo showed up. I'm in NYC, if that makes a difference.

Edit:

Just tried "Thai Food" and that definitely comes up with a bunch of restaurants that don't have "Thai" or "Thai Food" in their names.

 

[Brera]

Will it open when I click on an address on a web page, or be able to be set as a default? Or even be an Open In option?

I'm hoping it will...if you have chrome!

 

[Enco]

Will it open when I click on an address on a web page, or be able to be set as a default? Or even be an Open In option?

No. Probably not. If you want transit you'll be fine though because you always had to open the app.

 

[Good Job Bob]

My phone will be working the way I want it to, so I guess I will.

Will it open when I click on an address on a web page, or be able to be set as a default? Or even be an Open In option?

Here it is, I have the solution to your problems:

Awesome

 

[dallow_bg]

Just double checked and while most of the results had pizza in their names a few like Eataly and Vezzo showed up. I'm in NYC, if that makes a difference.

Edit:

Just tried "Thai Food" and that definitely comes up with a bunch of restaurants that don't have "Thai" or "Thai Food" in their names.

Thanks for the confirmation, and that's great news as I do the "thai food" type search a lot.

I couldn't double check just now as I haven't updated my phone like my iPad at home.

 

[The Chef]

Figured my phone would tell me to update today. Do I need to hook it up to my iTunes to update?

 

[krypt0nian]

Here it is, I have the solution to your problems:

Awesome

A shitty phone? No thanks. I just want Apple to do their job.

If you think this is ok with the majority of users, the upcoming shitstorm will enlighten you.

 

[Dynoro]

Figured my phone would tell me to update today. Do I need to hook it up to my iTunes to update?

Wait an hour and 5 minutes

 

[The Chef]

Wait an hour and 5 minutes

Thanks dude!

 

[StrikerObi]

Figured my phone would tell me to update today. Do I need to hook it up to my iTunes to update?

It's not available until 1:00 eastern.

 

[Quick]

Wait an hour and 5 minutes

An hour and five minutes too late!

Spoiler

 

[Jea Song]

If google releases a maps app with navigation similar to the latest android phones, then it's so long apple maps. I'll just put it in a folder.

 

[StrikerObi]

I'm running on the latest beta right now (not the GM), any idea if I'll need to fully restore to get the final release on, or if I can just do an OTA update?

 

[Tunesmith]

I'm running on the latest beta right now, any idea if I'll need to fully restore to get the final release on, or if I can just do an OTA update?

You'll need to update via iTunes. But restoring isn't required, although I'd recommend it since you're coming from a beta version.

 

[Smashing Drive]

this guy is saying the google maps app on iphone will have ads

 

[Jea Song]

You'll need to update via iTunes. But restoring isn't required, although I'd recommend it since you're coming from a beta version.

Why would he need to use iTunes and not do it over the air? If you just restored your phone, couldn't you do it over the air anyway?

 

[Mindwipe]

edit: As Cjelly said, Apple announced at WWDC that they were providing APIs for local transit info. Let' see if they change their mind.

The API is already there. All it does is push you out of the map app to a third party app and give the third party app the start and end points of the journey.

That's useless in many cases. It also doesn't give you things like live GPS tracking to see where you are during the journey without having to switch app back and forth constantly, which is a huge pain in the ass.

As other people have pointed out, the lack of URL reffers means that in many cases Google Maps as a third party app won't be able to replicate the previous functionality either.

And yes, a class action over this stuff is absolutely inevitable. Staying on iOS 5 won't be considered a realistic option by the court as Apple depreciates the iOS5 APIs and doesn't provide critical security updates.

 

[Mindwipe]

this guy is saying the google maps app on iphone will have ads

It'll have sponsored links showing up in searches.

Which it did in iOS 5.

 

[badcrumble]

The API is already there. All it does is push you out of the map app to a third party app and give the third party app the start and end points of the journey.

That's useless in many cases. It also doesn't give you things like live GPS tracking to see where you are during the journey without having to switch app back and forth constantly, which is a huge pain in the ass.

This. Like I said before, I completely understand if Apple doesn't want to go to the trouble of keeping up-to-date on the transit schedules for small cities, but in places where they've got probably almost a million customers, like New York City, it would seriously behoove them to get directly in touch with the local transit authorities and bake transit into their phones.

People in major cities like New York, San Francisco, LA, Boston, Chicago, London, Paris, and Tokyo are going to be justifiably upset about this.

 

[Kung Fu Jedi]

Should we wait a day for download because there are always problems with a big update on the first day right?

I've never had a single issue with updating on the first day of release. Normally have both my iPhone and iPad updated within the first hour.

 

[Tunesmith]

Why would he need to use iTunes and not do it over the air? If you just restored your phone, couldn't you do it over the air anyway?

Can't update from a beta build to public releases OTA, Apple has the betas on a different OTA "path" for the lack of a better word. Was the same with iOS 5 last year.

Besides, he would've had the GM release OTA if it had been the case already.

 

[Jea Song]

When you click on a maps link on Facebook, it pops open a window that says open in maps.

When you open it, it takes you the the mobile web version of google maps. It offers you the option to save the page to your homescreen.

Temporary solution?

 

[Technosteve]

The API is already there. All it does is push you out of the map app to a third party app and give the third party app the start and end points of the journey.

That's useless in many cases. It also doesn't give you things like live GPS tracking to see where you are during the journey without having to switch app back and forth constantly, which is a huge pain in the ass.

As other people have pointed out, the lack of URL reffers means that in many cases Google Maps as a third party app won't be able to replicate the previous functionality either.

And yes, a class action over this stuff is absolutely inevitable. Staying on iOS 5 won't be considered a realistic option by the court as Apple depreciates the iOS5 APIs and doesn't provide critical security updates.

Apple don't care