Apple execs "seething" because everyone loves Google Maps

4. KazEmpire posted on 14 Dec 2012, 14:30 66 2

they did that because they had'nt anything new for ios 6.

7. maxican16 posted on 14 Dec 2012, 14:37 29 1

Great point this!

8. Aeires (unregistered) posted on 14 Dec 2012, 14:39 24 1

Same reason Siri was released as a beta product, there wasn't enough wow factor for that release without it.

11. Droid_X_Doug posted on 14 Dec 2012, 14:56 30 0

Except iMaps wasn't released as a beta product. Maybe now it is being called a beta product, but at release, there was no such disclaimer.

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26. SleepingOz posted on 14 Dec 2012, 16:46 30 0

They even called it as the "most beautiful, powerful mapping service ever," LMAO!

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30. XPERIA-KNIGHT posted on 14 Dec 2012, 18:04 10 0

hahaha......thats funny

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46. Droid_X_Doug posted on 14 Dec 2012, 22:21 4 0

I think I just see where they get the beta designation:

"most BEauTiful, powerful mApping service ever,"

Bet you never knew it was a beta release, did you?

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48. rrpcfc24 posted on 15 Dec 2012, 01:57 1 1

i guess they were drunk when they said that or probably they were looking Google maps on S3 !!! LMAO !!

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49. rrpcfc24 posted on 15 Dec 2012, 01:59 1 1

i guess they were drunk when they said that or probably they were looking Google maps on S3 !!! LMAO !!

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35. MeoCao (unregistered) posted on 14 Dec 2012, 18:30 5 0

Seething? I can imagine Tim Cook is slapping himself everytime he sees a praise for Google Maps. As there are a lot of them so Tim must be slapping himself wildly LOL.

Seething it is.

40. parkwaydr posted on 14 Dec 2012, 18:45 6 0

I could see Jonny Ives newest job title. Tim cooks personal bitch slap receiver.

38. MeoCao (unregistered) posted on 14 Dec 2012, 18:38 4 1

This is Apple's culture: Never apologize, never accept responsibility.

In fact it is said that Steve Jobs never gave any1 2nd chance so at Apple only mad people accept responsibility for a failure, that's why Forstall refused to sign the apology.

53. DetroitTech posted on 15 Dec 2012, 15:11 0 0

Except Steve Jobs probably wouldn't have let out the map program the way it was. He would have whipped people into the night until it was... perfect. It's true but he would have been praised for it. Unfortunately that's how it's got to be in this tight business race. There is no room for mediocritity.

18. nyamo posted on 14 Dec 2012, 15:30 9 0

and the chinese know, considering how they didn't line up for blocks to pick up the iphone5

21. noim1 posted on 14 Dec 2012, 16:07 3 0

Google was waiting for the right moment.... When all the bad horrendous criticizing reviews abt imaps was starting to flourish..google was waiting for this moment... To come and rescue all the isheeps which got lost and Google showed them the way back to the herd & earn their trust.. To show them there is something more than the cage you are living in.come into the land of Android, where freedom and possibilities are endless!!!

39. MeoCao (unregistered) posted on 14 Dec 2012, 18:45 0 0

Great point!

I guess people reason like this: Google's software is sooo good, and Android is Google's software so why not give it a try?

And now they realize Apple's lack of innovation is naked fact.

44. Ruckus posted on 14 Dec 2012, 22:19 0 1

Listen fellas, Google Maps wasn't always great and still has many flaws. For example I live in Pennsylvania. It says the university of Oregon State is half a mile from here?? Also says we have two RadioShacks when there's just one. Apple is just starting out, give them time. They'll get it. Im not saying Apple Maps will be as good or better than Google Maps but they'll greatly improve it.

47. MeoCao (unregistered) posted on 14 Dec 2012, 23:46 0 0

I see your point, the problem for Apple is their maps has very little chance now. They had the chance, did not take it and it's gone.

You can convince 1, 2, 3.. people but for the millions Google Maps is the best and rightly so.

Without people using it Apple Maps has no chance to catch Google Maps. Some huge fumble from Google will give it another chance, but things now are not in Apple's hand anymore.

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52. poopsicle posted on 15 Dec 2012, 13:13 0 5

This makes no sense. Just because iPhone users are excited for Google Maps, doesn't mean they should go get the full Google experience. Android is buggy, always has been, always will be due to the way it is built. When you have THAT many manufacturers, THAT many UI's, THAT much fragmentation with software, app developers cant make stable software. Granted, no software is 100% stable but iOS is MUCH more stable than Android.

Have you ever compared two of the same apps on Apple and Google. the iOS version always works/looks nicer.

I'm no Apple fanboy. I just had an LG Optimus G for a few weeks. And that thing did more buggy software crap than my iPhone of the past year ever has.

56. OSFantasma posted on 15 Dec 2012, 23:40 0 0

sorry just have to reply... Do you mean to say apple has no bugs? Apples not buggy well this article you just commented on has proved your comment irrelevant why do you think millions are downloading Google maps BTW i didn't thumb you down.. Also please describe what you were experiencing when you say something is buggy it could be anything. If you don't want that optimus G im game just send it my way. i'll take great care of it....

19. dsDoan posted on 14 Dec 2012, 15:36 4 3

Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne.

36. .MISTER.H. (banned) posted on 14 Dec 2012, 18:31 6 1

Samsung Sony LG is Apples daddy!

45. Ruckus posted on 14 Dec 2012, 22:20 0 6

That was a waste of a post. LG and Sony wishes they were Apple.

10. tech2 posted on 14 Dec 2012, 14:45 2 1

well said !

13. HouTexan posted on 14 Dec 2012, 15:08 6 0

Probably crying on another article about "eye cancer".

14. squallz506 posted on 14 Dec 2012, 15:08 4 0

Shhhh, we're having a secret wedding. She doesn't even know about it. >=]

15. Commentator posted on 14 Dec 2012, 15:11 0 0

I'd wait until after school. Actuarial science majors usually have a pretty rough schedule without the extra attention that a family requires.

50. nwright94 (unregistered) posted on 15 Dec 2012, 09:20 0 0

I think most people who don't absolutely hate apple have moved to another website because the comment sections are ridiculous. Personal attacks on everyone from some of the android crowd if your post isn't about hating apple. This is becoming a great android site, like androidcentral, but if you actually enjoy using some apple products (I'm not bashing android at all btw) then other websites are far far far better.

54. jroc74 posted on 15 Dec 2012, 15:37 0 0

With as much RIM and WP coverage PA does....I wouldnt say this is becoming a great Android site. What you see happening is Android and its popularity. Thats all.

55. E.N. posted on 15 Dec 2012, 16:42 0 0

Im not defending Apple's mistskes, but I think this is an excellent example of propaganda propagated by writers all over the Internet. I'm sure Apple isn't happy with how this all turned out but where does the "seething" come in. After reading the source, it was clear that John Gruber is just a random blogger/writer on the Internet who has no idea what's going on in Apple.

28. EclipseGSX posted on 14 Dec 2012, 17:45 0 0

ahahaha remember saying this. 3 months later... is it "all good"

29. darkkjedii posted on 20 Sep 2012, 10:28 2 12
Nope it's not, but do u honestly expect apple not to address these issues with future updates and fix it. C'mon... Apple released a brand new from the ground up map app, with no prior experience in the field, they will get it rite with a few updates and it'll b all good.

32. darkkjedii posted on 14 Dec 2012, 18:12 1 0

Yes I do, and apple had greatly improved maps since then. I'm a man, and don't back down form what I say bro. And I'm also not a fanboy...there's stuff I don't like about apple and will damn well say it. Also rants on PA isn't my life. I have a fiancé, and a son to look out for. My schedule is AM cardio, work, PM weight training, and family time. In 3 months copy and post this.

41. EclipseGSX posted on 14 Dec 2012, 18:57 0 0

Really?! Because you post comments a lot bro. Most are at people talking shit against Apple so hmmmm

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42. darkkjedii posted on 14 Dec 2012, 19:07 1 0

Bro I don't work for Apple you don't work for Google so I can absolutely care less. I have an iPhone five and I love it I have a HTC one X and I love it so that is that and that is all I can care less about the issues at hand when they are fixed they are fixed and that is that

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43. darkkjedii posted on 14 Dec 2012, 19:15 1 2

And one more thing I don't understand Apple I defend peoples right to use Apple's products googles products Windows product and BlackBerries product or whatever else they want to use. The reason that I end up defending iOS more because is of stupid android users who want to sit there all day and bash iOS and disrespect iOS Users because they choose to use that particular platform and I will continue to do such

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31. XPERIA-KNIGHT posted on 14 Dec 2012, 18:07 1 0

as long as they continue to "seeth" they will continue to be knocked down! plain and simple.........but it was said before that apple is being MADE to be humble its not a choice anymore.....

33. darkkjedii posted on 14 Dec 2012, 18:21 1 0

Very well written post. I totally agree.

37. roscuthiii posted on 14 Dec 2012, 18:32 1 0

Oh, I guess beta testing goes back a bit further than that even with the whole finding out their new antenna technology on the outside of the phone lead to greater attenuation requiring a rubber band.