Did Apple Spend Billions on Improving Version of Maps?

Apple reportedly spent over billions of dollars over the new and improved version of their Apple Maps, which comes preinstalled in iPhones. News broke out on Thursday, Jan. 30, and they promised a more detailed experience to all who use it for going to and from. This update also benefits the United States users more than anywhere else.

Users will now be able to see detailed roads, buildings, parks, and other landmarks when looking at maps in the U.S. The company also boasted about their "mapping cars," having driven over 4 million miles to build their navigation from the ground up once again.

Also, new to this update is the "look around" mode, which is eerily similar to the feature that Google Maps Street View. This, however, is not really surprising since they have been in stiff competition in years, and really the more they compete, the users benefit from those updates. Just like the updates to Apple Maps now. 

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Why Invest Anyway?

This is really Apple's benefit as well in the long run, mainly because they don't want to outsource help from different companies in which they can just use their own data. This also helps the users because if the software comes from Apple itself, it would be easier to roll out updates and fixes on the fly as to waiting for other developers to do the job for them.

Ultimately the goal for this app is really to help people navigate across with ease, just like other apps of this nature like Waze, Google Maps. Up-to-date traffic news, best routes to take, places of interest, and what more.

Hold up, More Features?

Not only does it bring an updated and more detailed version of Apple Maps, but it also comes in with a few more updates that can make your life a bit easier while on the go.

• Real-time transit - this gives real-time schedules of the things you would really need if you need to be aware of the may it be traveling via subway or bus. This is available for most cities and states right now and also can tell you of real-time outages, cool!
• Share ETA - this is a must-have for people who are expecting guests over and can give ample time for them to know just how close or far they are away. The convenient thing to have, especially if you like to be prepared.
• Flight Status - uses Siri intelligence to scan information stored from Mail, Calendar, or Wallet to proactively serve flight information in terminals, gate locations, and also departure times.
• Indoor Maps for airports - very nice to have, especially if you're not familiar with the place as well as also discovering cool things you may have missed because you had no idea it was there.
• Siri Natural Language Guidance - basically, this is something useful for anyone, especially on the go with the use of a more natural-sounding voice to assist you with and easier directions as well, for example, "Turn right at the next traffic light."
• Flyover - offers a way to really see a major city through a 3D experience. You should definitely give it a try and experience it yourself.

For those in Europe, just be patient since the improved update will roll out within this year as per Apple. So sit tight and just use your favorite navigation app until you get the chance to try out the new and improved Apple Maps.

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