It’s been just over 12 years since Apple launched Apple Maps with iOS 6its own mapping service that it intended to replace Google Maps on all its devices, but especially on iPhones. In fact, those who lived through it at the time will remember that the Google Maps application was no longer integrated into the operating system, as in Cupertino they were (strangely) confident that their own mapping service would offer a better experience to their users.
The next thing… well, if you lived it, you will remember it, otherwise it will surely surprise you, and that is that The launch of Apple Maps was, quite simply, disastrous. But disastrous to the point that Tim Cook himself had to publicly apologize for what happened and, in an exercise of humility and honesty, have to recommend to his users Competing map services. Additionally, of course, Cupertino had no choice but to get its act together to try to reverse the disaster.
This failed launch has caused the service to have a bad image for years, although the truth is that the problems began to be resolved quickly and, Apple Maps has been a good service for yearswith some very interesting features and which, of course, takes advantage of its level of integration in iOS. Now, it is also true that, due to those beginnings, many iPhone users quickly returned to Google Maps at that time, and have kept it until now.
Apple is aware of this situation and, in addition to continuing to improve its service, it seems to have decided to go one step further, a move that at first seems a bit surprising, but that can play in its favor. And, as you can see from this link, Apple has launched a web version of Apple Maps available to everyone. It is currently in beta, however, and you do not need an Apple user account to use it (in fact, it does not even offer, at least for now, the possibility of logging in).
In general, Google Maps offers quite a few more features than Apple Maps, but the Cupertino company offers some interesting elements, such as the editorial selection of tourist guides that are directly integrated into the servicewhich are also available in the web version. However, to substantially improve its usefulness, in addition to adding new functions, a key move would be to connect the web version of Apple Maps with the Apple user account, so that it is possible to explore and plan routes in it, and then find them ready to start following them on the device.
Source: www.muycomputer.com
