Apple apologises for disappointing Maps app, recommends Bing and Nokia

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Apple tree's CEO Tim Cook has issued an open alphabetic character to customers on the company's official website (world wide web.apple tree.com). The letter addresses iOS 6 Maps, which replaced the Google-powered solution with an in-house adult service from Apple. The mapping service has subsequently been nether scrutiny and the bailiwick of controversy due to the quality and accurateness of presented information.

What's interesting to note from the alphabetic character is Cook recommending customers make full employ of competitor services, including Bing and Nokia.

"While we're improving Maps, y'all can effort alternatives past downloading map apps from the App Store like Bing, MapQuest and Waze, or use Google or Nokia maps by going to their websites and creating an icon on your abode screen to their web app."

He does note that iOS Maps volition improve over time, and customers can lend a helping paw by submitting corrections using built-in tools bachelor within the app. Both Bing and Nokia Maps make use of information supplied by the latter, providing an accurate and rich user experience through Nokia acquired NAVTEQ. Other services can be configured through official apps and via the spider web.

Much similar the "antennagate", the iOS 6 Maps state of affairs demanded the CEO to intervene with an amends in endeavor to limit whatsoever possible damage - and this more often than not just occurs when Apple knows there'southward an upshot. Our sis website ran a poll after consumers got their mucky paws on the iPhone 5, which revealed l% reporting to have a positive outlook on Apple Maps.

Either way it'south surprising to run across Apple recommend competitor products, specially in such a competitive market. Allow united states know of your thoughts of Apple'south response to the situation.

Source: Apple, via: iMore

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