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Google Doubts Apple Will Approve Its New Maps Application
redletterdave writes "Even though Apple's App Store has also been friendly enough to offer alternative mapping applications to ameliorate customers upset with Apple's new default Maps app, the Cupertino, Calif.-based company may not be so friendly as to approve a Maps app submission from Google, which used to be responsible for the Maps experience in iOS until the iPhone 5. On Monday, sources at Google familiar with its mapping plans said the chances of Apple approving a dedicated Google Maps app on iOS 6 are 'not optimistic.' Specifically, they pointed to the lack of any mapping app in the 'Find maps for your iPhone' section of the App Store — accessible only via iPhones or iPads — that use the Google Maps APIs to call wirelessly for location, routing or point-of-interest (POI) data."
I have used Apple and Windows products for over 20 years. I liked my Apple Macbook and use iPads in one of my businesses. We deliver using the iPad maps app and maintained a history using the previous app.
Imagine losing all that data? That's what Apple did to me with this unannounced change. They put their own selfish agenda above their customers. They could have easily brought back the old app.
Bastards. I'm tired of both Apple and Windows forcing me to use devices and applications only the way they decide I should use them.
Translation:
I didn't do my due diligence by verifying that the upgrade would allow me to run my business in the way that I've been running it. While it is a mission critical application in my business, I decided to not follow solid business practices and take a leap of faith by assuming that everything would work exactly like it did before.
I also ignored all the online reports nor did any research into what the impact would be off switching to a new map application. I am now trying to blame apple for forcing me to upgrade, as I'm too proud to take the blame on myself.