Google Maps vs iPhone Maps

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Transcript of Google Maps vs iPhone Maps

Why did Google got kicked off Apple?

Google map making process

Google: allows search by type of transport and

routes

Apple: relies on third party applications, takes you out the maps

Google: provides thorough directions

iPhone: misses information that Google delivers

Apple: fails with public transport

Apple maps: no direction editing

Apple maps: inexplicable bugs

Google maps: uses Street View

Apple Maps: uses 3D flyover, ineffective for

navigating purposes

Apple maps: “melting architecture” in 3D flyover

Apple maps: Apple simply doesn’t have the data

set to accurately plot the world

What’s missing in Apple maps:

Transit

Traffic

Street View

Future of Apple maps: cloud based,

inconvenient for schedules

Future of Google maps: “…provide you with the best experience that you care about…”

Benefits for Google making its own app

Disadvantages of being kicked off the iPhone

Conclusion