Apple Inc. issued an unusual public apology Friday for the new mapping software in its popular iPhone as users around the world have complained about inaccurate driving directions, scant detail, and bizarre images, such as the roads onto Boston’s Zakim Bridge that appear to be melting.
Apple chief executive Tim Cook published an open letter on the company’s website in which he conceded that the mapping software, included in Apple’s new iOS 6 operating system for its iPhone 5 and other devices, didn’t live up to the company’s standards.
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It pretty apparent the Apple abandoned Google maps in a fit of pique. It suddenly has become obvious that Steve Jobs in no longer around.
The solution is easy. Tim Cook goes to Google, hat in hand, and asks for forgiveness.
The problems with the iOS map program are greatly exaggerated. I've been using it for several months now, and I have only a few times noticed inaccuracies. I do find the use of the map software easier and more user friendly than Google Maps, which can be clunky, cluttered, and hard to read in comparison. Also, it's not difficult to run into inaccuracies with Google Maps as well. I just encountered one yesterday.
Excellent example picture from the iPhone!
Ha-ha-ha! I love it when Apple stumbles, even just a little bit. Apple is The Man, The Power, and you know what you gotta do? You gotta FIGHT THE POWER!
As I wrote yesterday in response to another article, I would still like to know why Apple's quality control process did not flag the problem with Maps.