Google distributing test version of its Maps app for iOS

0. phoneArena posted on 15 Nov 2012, 17:27

Google is distributing a test version of its mapping app that will be offered to iOS users as a replacement for the Apple Maps app that launched this year with a number of problems; Apple removed the Google Maps app that was originally offered as a native mapping service for Apple iPhone users...

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1. Pings posted on 15 Nov 2012, 17:29 0 1

IF! Apple allows it...

6. Mxyzptlk posted on 15 Nov 2012, 19:37 0 4

Excuses. Apple never blocked the YT app.

2. Izzy_V posted on 15 Nov 2012, 17:33 0 2

Calling it now--apple is gonna try and sue Google claiming Google Maps is a copy of apple maps.

3. taz89 posted on 15 Nov 2012, 17:48 0 0

I wouldnt be surprised if sometime in the future apple do sue some thing to do with maps and it will be so broad the patent that its going to be laughable like every other patent.

4. OptimusOne posted on 15 Nov 2012, 17:57 0 0

hmmm google wins... i smell a conspiricy

5. greathero1 posted on 15 Nov 2012, 18:16 0 0

Well i cannot wait. The maps application provided by Apple has not been bad but i really miss streetview more than anything else. Cant wait to have that again.

7. lyndon420 posted on 15 Nov 2012, 20:22 0 0

Doesn't siri pull some of its results from Google Search?

8. thelegend6657 posted on 15 Nov 2012, 22:37 1 0

Google maps or here maps by nokia will be better ?

9. MC1123 posted on 15 Nov 2012, 23:30 0 0

why is PA still didnt report the nokia here maps? coz its worth the news!!! and they are building an app to android, iOS and the upcoming firefox OS! and that will really make users happy!

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