Google against Apple, Map apps
Google is again busy, this time they are trying to prevent Apple from getting too much from mapp apps. In a new effort Google has updated its HTML 5 Maps app for iOS and Android. We already know that iOS has built in mapp app which also uses Google powered maps as its source, but it appears that Apple isn’t upgrading their mapp app too eagerly. So it seems that in order to prevent this, Google is doing similar to what they have done with their other services Gmail and Youtube, they have decide to build and launch their own version of the iOS app.
So when you decide to go to the maps.google.com on your iPhone or iPad you can use almost the same features available on your desktop computer.
You will be able to:
See your location.
See directions to your destinations.
Will be able to click on nearby stores and stations.
Move through different viewing options like satellite, transit, biking layer etc.
And much more.
Obviously, Google doesn’t want to wait for Apple and their good will to present Google services in the best light. This could be even more important for the search engine giant since it is rumored that Apple is working on their own version of map technology. So far Google is the top player when it comes to mapping technology, but Apple is preparing to make a advance in this area especially since they have already bought some interesting map technology startup companies.
It will be an interesting competition, and we can only hope that this will improve the technology for all the users out there no matter do they use iOS or only Android devices. Let the better win!
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