Apple maps lauched along with the new iOS 6 will make Google maps appear old school as the new mapping solution from Apple not only provides the features you already are familiar with, but also incorporates new enhancements and features. The iOS 6 maps may not create shock and awe effect, but it has surely made Google look weaker and vulnerable.
The Apple Maps incorporates all the features you might have been comfortable with, and additionally, it offers several enhancements in the form of Siri integration and bundled Yelp integration, 100 million distinct business listings, and, most important, turn-by-turn navigation. The iOS 6 maps appears to have collected data from various sources providing real-time traffic information and a pop-up notification in case of any rerouting.
Yes, there is full 3D maps support, and it is completely different from the one unveiled by the Google maps last week. The new iOS 6 mapping solution was exhibited running on the new iPad 3, which confirms that the app indeed works best on the tablet with browsing through business listings, moving in 3D and navigating the city streets. The Siri integration makes a huge impact on the way you use maps as now you will be able to ask Siri for a nearby gas station or the time it will take to cover the distance on the road.
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