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Post by Alexis Kasperavičius on Sept 5, 2012 6:13:35 GMT -8
Interesting overview of how the new iOS6 map application will work. This application is used by anyone with an Apple device to get transit directions. Apple will be abandoning Google Maps starting in September with an update to the software which runs all of their mobile devices (iPhones, iPads, etc.) Up to this point, all of the mapping data had been provided by Google, but with this update the new maps application will be able to take advantage of local transit agency data and apps (that use GPS devices on buses or trains for example) or third party apps which give alternative ways to get somewhere (hiking, biking, etc). This really opens to the door to possibilities for getting super accurate information on mass transit right in your pocket. |
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Post by matthewb on Sept 5, 2012 7:29:24 GMT -8
My concern is whether Apple's version will have access to transit directions that are at least as good as Google's. Given that Apple has decided to go head-to-head with Google rather than compete, it could be a step backwards. All the examples I've seen of their user interface seem rather car-centric.
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Post by Alexis Kasperavičius on Sept 5, 2012 7:54:51 GMT -8
Well, you can still use Google's transit directions OR those of another provider. You will have an option to pick, which currently doesn't exist.
In many cases Google's info is off, as they don't do real time updating like some other providers do.
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Post by Gokhan on Sept 5, 2012 9:54:14 GMT -8
Interesting overview of how the new iOS6 map application will work. This application is used by anyone with an Apple device to get transit directions. Apple will be abandoning Google Maps starting in September with an update to the software which runs all of their mobile devices (iPhones, iPads, etc.) Up to this point, all of the mapping data had been provided by Google, but with this update the new maps application will be able to take advantage of local transit agency data and apps (that use GPS devices on buses or trains for example) or third party apps which give alternative ways to get somewhere (hiking, biking, etc). This really opens to the door to possibilities for getting super accurate information on mass transit right in your pocket. Apple Insider -- an Apple fan Web site -- is excited about it but I wouldn't be excited about the new "iMaps" in iOS 6 at all before I actually see what it can do and what it can't do. Sure, anything new opens new possibilities, but that doesn't mean that these possibilities will ever be realized. On the other hand, Google Maps is as mature as it can be, and it improves every month with new updates. I don't expect iMaps to be better than Mapquest, if not even worse. I certainly wouldn't count on getting good transit directions on iMaps anytime in the near future. Well, you can still use Google's transit directions OR those of another provider. You will have an option to pick, which currently doesn't exist. In many cases Google's info is off, as they don't do real time updating like some other providers do. Even if you can download Google Maps on your iPhone, the problem is that you get a very early and stripped down version. You simply can't get the fully featured, latest, and frequently updated version of Google Maps on an iPhone. If you want the latest and full version of Google Maps, you must have an Android phone. |
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Post by Gokhan on Sept 21, 2012 20:25:58 GMT -8
I looked at the new iPhone iOS 6 Apple Maps on my old iPhone 3GS. Transit information is currently nonexistent. Therefore, you won't be able to use Apple Maps for transit information at this time. The Google Maps application for iPhone/iOS doesn't have transit directions. You will need an Android phone or Google Maps accessed through a full Internet browser for Google Maps transit directions. Apple Maps also have inaccuracies. The resolution of the aerial photos is low as well. But there were some things I liked. It shows points of interests on the map, which the Google Maps don't. It's also better with the neighborhood names. Last but not least, it shows some former railroad rights-of-way to my delight, even though they no longer exist. For example the Expo Line / Santa Monica Air Line railroad right-of-way is shown all the way from Long Beach Avenue to Lincoln Bouevard, including the wye and branch at Sepulveda.   Google Maps only show the existing railroad rights-of-way -- existing meaning with the tracks still being visible -- but I still enjoy the bit of history on the Apple Maps. |
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Post by Gokhan on Sept 25, 2012 10:15:36 GMT -8
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Post by Gokhan on Sept 25, 2012 10:20:27 GMT -8
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Post by thanks4goingmetro on Oct 15, 2012 12:24:46 GMT -8
I've found a well refined app that exceeds the support of Google Maps and Google Transit, it's written by a company that really cares about transit. Their app, HopStop, supports LA Metro and many munis in Los Angeles and Metrolink, the layout is great, there's many innovations such as preferring trains or buses or one seat rides when setting up your trips or even setting how far you are willing to walk to grab transit. On top of that, it lists how much CO2 your saving and how many calories you will burn The service is available at www.hopstop.com as a web app or on iPhone, iPad, Android, and Windows Phone. SubwayJoyride reviews it here: www.subwayjoyride.com/2012/10/15/new-preferred-transit-directions-apple-maps-hopstop/ |
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Post by thanks4goingmetro on Oct 15, 2012 12:32:46 GMT -8
I looked at the new iPhone iOS 6 Apple Maps on my old iPhone 3GS. Transit information is currently nonexistent. Therefore, you won't be able to use Apple Maps for transit information at this time. The Google Maps application for iPhone/iOS doesn't have transit directions. You will need an Android phone or Google Maps accessed through a full Internet browser for Google Maps transit directions. Apple Maps also have inaccuracies. The resolution of the aerial photos is low as well. But there were some things I liked. It shows points of interests on the map, which the Google Maps don't. It's also better with the neighborhood names. Last but not least, it shows some former railroad rights-of-way to my delight, even though they no longer exist. For example the Expo Line / Santa Monica Air Line railroad right-of-way is shown all the way from Long Beach Avenue to Lincoln Bouevard, including the wye and branch at Sepulveda. Google Maps only show the existing railroad rights-of-way -- existing meaning with the tracks still being visible -- but I still enjoy the bit of history on the Apple Maps. Apple Maps also uses vector map data which is far more efficient use of data. A Google Maps bitmap could weigh in at over 1 megabyte whereas Apple's Map with vectors can pull down 295 kilobytes and be more detailed. It also smartly caches a huge surrounding area of where you are, should you lose network connection you could still pan around for nearly the whole state! |
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Post by Alexis Kasperavičius on Dec 13, 2012 5:04:33 GMT -8
Google released Google maps for the iPhone today. Nice to have transit directions again! Here's the link |
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