Google maps offline

[Jay]

http://googleblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/never-ending-quest-for-perfect-map.html?m=1
 


And Apple are giving up on Google for in-house mapping software ... oh well their expense

[R32UK]

amazing. 

I actually think in this case its a good idea apple are giving up... lets see what they come up with. Competition is healthy (until someone gets bought out and they think of a nice clever way to start charging us). I see a virtual world coming before very long... the answer to physical transportation issue 

[Jay]

Apple have done just that, bought, bought, bought  Lots of 3D world modelling stuff coming from them too.

[R32UK]

as they say.. every dog has its day. there was a time when aol used to spend money like apple do now 

lets see if they can keep the progress up 

[Diamond Hell]

Unlikely.

He's dead.

[R32UK]

Unlikely.

He's dead.

true... you would hope that someone with such vision would.... well.... have a bit more vision to ensure the 'team' continue along the same path. Although only time will tell

[Diamond Hell]

true... you would hope that someone with such vision would.... well.... have a bit more vision to ensure the 'team' continue along the same path. Although only time will tell

Given the level of public disquiet about the cluster f*ck that is Siri I think time has already started to tell. 

[R32UK]

I think you may be right.

Iphone5 release will be a huge factor. No doubt they will sell a fair few but thats down to... well.... certain people we get on here who will purchase any apple trash regardless. 

I was going to wait to see if it will be worthwhile... but the Galaxy S3 is looking mighty appealing right now. Might be time to cash in those apple shares very soon