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Apple Switches (Mostly) To OpenStreetMap
beelsebob writes "In the recent release of iPhoto for iOS it appears that Apple has started using OpenStreetMap's data. Unfortunately, there are still some problems. Apple is currently not applying the necessary attribution to OSM; they are using an old (from April 2010) dump of the data; and they are not using the data in the U.S. Fingers crossed that Apple works through these issues quickly! Apple is now one of a growing list (including geocaching, and foursquare) to Switch2OSM."
Apple not properly crediting others for their inventions! No way!
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They will but only after 2-3 month of hard complaining.
Of course they will be considered as "Generous Donator"
The problem with German GPS is it only gives you directions to Warsaw.
You misunderstood his comment. From his perspective as a German, the attention to detail in OSM is lacking. I mean, in that example, there is no mention of where the nearest trash can is or where the stop signs are located.
I wish I was kidding. Germans are a unique breed when it comes to detail and rules.
Those who can, do. Those who can't, sue.
Simple roadmap for you: If it is within Apple's Patents they are stingy. When it is outside of Apple's Patents they can be very generous.
Simple translation for you: If it's theirs they are stingy. If it's yours they share freely.
It is what it is, don't put makeup on it.
When will Apple sue OSM for using their data??
Huh? I got great navigation from Berlin to Moscow. Well, *almost* to Moscow. The whole app did freeze up when I was about 20 miles out.
The problem with German GPS is it only gives you directions to Warsaw.
Not really. I needed to get from Berlin to Paris one time, and while the directions were a bit strange - I had no interest in visiting Belgium, after all - they got me there pretty quickly.
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