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With the launch of iOS 6, Apple removed the preloaded Google Maps app for iOS and replaced it with their all new Apple Maps app. Offering turn-by-turn navigation, satellite view, 3D mode and traffic information, Apple Maps was being heralded as Apple’s long-awaited entrance into the location services market.
However, all has not been well for Apple as their past history of willingly releasing unsatisfactory products and services (remember the iPhone 4 “AntennaGate”?) became apparent again. Since Wednesday, Cupertino-based Apple has been coming under extreme criticism from bloggers, journalists, analysts and mainstream press and media for its Apple Maps app.
One of the key issues that Apple has to face is how Apple Maps falls short of the offering on other platforms. Users of Google’s Android platform have always been treated to the latest mapping and navigation solution from Google whilst users of Nokia Lumia Windows Phone smartphones had access to Nokia Maps and Nokia Drive.
Back in June we heard that Nokia and Microsoft’s partnership had gone up a level with Redmond-based Microsoft announcing that Nokia Maps and Nokia Drive would be preloaded on all Windows Phone 8 smartphones, including those from rival manufacturers. The key point for Nokia is that users of the new HTC 8X, HTC 8S and Samsung Ativ S devices, running on Windows Phone 8 will continue to see Nokia branding (through Maps and Drive) when using the location apps on their devices.
With Google Maps and Nokia Maps both in full force on their respective operating systems, Apple needs to do something about the terror that is Apple Maps at the moment. Apple Maps is so bad that even the TFL had to notify users about it!
Let’s take a look at Apple Maps vs Nokia Maps and exactly how far behind Apple’s offering is.
We’ve split this into five sections – Standard view, Satellite View, Online vs Offline, Navigation and Experience. Each section will compare a different part of the overall location and navigation experience. Each section will contain a rating (out of 10) for both Apple Maps and Nokia Maps and the winner is the highest scoring – total score displayed at the bottom is out of 50.
For two images side-by-side, Apple Maps is on the left and Nokia Maps on the right.
Standard View, the view featuring a 2D map interlaced with Point Of Interest (POI) information is quite good on both devices. Apple’s offering does well in that on roads such as Oxford Street London, it manages to add in local business information whilst Nokia Maps offers more clarity as the expense of less POI information on the screen.
However whilst Apple Maps definitely does well in a crowded popular place such as Oxford Street, one of its key issues is the inability to find locations that many people are likely to search for. One such example of this is a search for Heathrow Airport (definitely going to be a popular search amongst users and businesses).
Apple Maps offers up three locations, with none of them anywhere near the actual location of the Heathrow. The closest to Heathrow airport is Heathrow Airport Storage near Hyde Park, Central London. This location is at least 20 miles away from Heathrow Airport and anyone using Apple Maps to navigate to Heathrow would end up stuck in Central London traffic. Meanwhile, Nokia Maps excels as it filters out all locations and sticks the pin directly in the heart of Heathrow Airport.
Another issue identified with Apple Maps is the age of its locations data. A search for Paddington Station on Apple Maps takes you to Paddington Street and doesn’t locate the station whilst Nokia Maps again excels by pinpointing the exact location of the station and taking the user directly there.
This is where Apple Maps really fails. Since Wednesday the internet has been full of examples of exactly how bad Apple Maps Satellite View really is. Users are reporting that the Satellite View often displays images that seem to have been photoshopped or edited using Instagram. Even worse is that Satellite View will display bridges as being broken, locations that don’t exist and will quite often be extremely blurry, which defeats the purpose of Satellite View.
Meanwhile, here’s some examples of searches we made.
The first search is Heathrow Airport again. Remember in our example above, Apple Maps couldn’t find it the location of Heathrow? Well here we chose the same location near Hyde Park whilst also capturing satellite view of Heathrow on Nokia Maps.
In this example, we searched for Buckingham Palace, more as a test to see if Apple could find it. Apple Maps found it – after all it’s a very popular tourist attraction for those visiting the UK – and actually delivered as much detail as Nokia Maps. Whilst this is one example where Apple Maps did well, overall it fails a lot more times than it does produce a clear satellite image.
Apple Maps – 4 ~ Nokia Maps – 8
Here’s where Nokia Maps definitely excels. In the UK, mobile data plans are available either on an unlimited tariff or with around 1-2GB of data built in. For Nokia Maps users, that data allowance is more than ample as Nokia Maps supports Offline maps whilst Apple Maps doesn’t. Offline maps allows you to browse maps, search for locations and navigate without an internet connection. That makes it perfect for those who want to use Maps abroad.
On Apple Maps, you have to have an internet connection to be able to use any form of Maps or Navigation. That can translate to possible data charges when using Apple Maps in the UK and definite data charges when using Maps whilst roaming (See our guide on how to turn off data roaming). Given that most networks (apart from Vodafone with Vodafone EuroTraveller) charge a lot for roaming data, Apple Maps is definitely at a disadvantage for users who travel. Nokia Maps is not without its fault as some locations can’t be found when searching offline but overall it is by far the best offline navigation solution available on a smartphone.
Apple Maps – 3 ~ Nokia Maps – 9
This is one area where Apple Maps does have some form of advantage. As Apple own both the hardware (iPhone, iPad, iPod) and the software (iOS), they are free to create experiences such as navigation on Apple Maps. One of the best features of Apple Maps is navigating whilst your iDevice is locked as the maps simply take over your lock screen to ensure you still know where you are going.
However as you might have guessed, Apple Maps definitely has its downside and it can occasionally take users through some weird, unlawful and downright crazy routes
For Windows Phone users, Nokia Maps can’t run on the screen of your smartphone when locked but definitely makes up for it with Navigation in Nokia Drive. Nokia Drive is simply fantastic and works almost flawlessly – the best example of this is a journey on the London Underground. Whilst the train was moving between stations, Nokia Maps delivered a smooth movement of the position indicator whilst Apple Maps was extremely jerky.
Nokia Maps was also able to display the map instantly without the need to render whilst Apple Maps takes a while to update the maps as it download the data on-the-fly. As we mentioned above, this is an issue as you could be abroad leading to large data charges or you could be in a location without any network coverage.
Apple Maps – 6 ~ Nokia Maps – 8
So having used both Apple Maps and Nokia Maps, the question to ask now is which experience is better? Apple Maps on the iPhone 5 on iOS 6 or Nokia Maps / Drive running on the Nokia Lumia 900 on Windows Phone. Apple Maps definitely has its benefits as the Apple ethos of control over all aspects of the experience (i.e. hardware and software) comes into play with nifty tricks such as navigation on the lock screen. Nokia Maps offers a more complete solution and is backed by Nokia’s long legacy in location (ever since they bought Navteq all those years ago).
One of the things we’ve taken into account quite heavily is the experience in using the service. As Apple Maps is reliant on a data connection, it can be quite frustrating, especially when using data intensive features such as Satellite View in a low network coverage. Apple Maps also won’t work in an ‘offline’ situation and extensive use (especially of 3D mode or satellite view) could easily see you end up with expensive data charges. Apple Maps does offer the simplicity and integration of everything into as few clicks possible that Apple pride themselves on but can drive you crazy (quite literally) and really affects battery life on the iPhone 5.
On the other hand, Nokia Maps is excellent on the Nokia Lumia 900. As we’ve touched on, Nokia don’t own the Windows Phone platform meaning nifty touches such as lock-screen navigation and a fully integrated experience aren’t possible. On the other hand, Nokia have done what they do best – making navigation and mapping a breeze. They’ve quite literally catered for every eventuality and Nokia Maps / Drive will definitely do what you need them to.
Apple Maps – 5 ~ Nokia Maps – 9
So here’s how they stack up after being torn apart in our comparison. Remember the scores below are a sum of the individual scores across each of the five sections. So here’s the scores:
Nokia Maps – 43 out of 50
Apple Maps – 24 out of 50
Wow I’m going to be honest and say the Apple Maps score shocks even me. When writing this, I didn’t work out the overall score until the end, in an effort to add impartiality. I’ve been brutal to Apple Maps and the simple reason is that Apple want Apple Maps to replace the competition and have been pushing it to be recognised as excellent.
Unfortunately for Apple, their first attempt is really quite bad. Sure it does have some nifty features but it definitely doesn’t stack up against Nokia Maps. It’s clear that just like ‘AntennaGate’, Apple rolled out a feature without any testing or quality control. In fact, some of the Apple Maps navigation and satellite view shots are actually comical and it begs to belief how the world’s largest technology company managed to get it SO wrong.
Because they did. Apple Maps is desperately poor. Even free navigation solutions such as NavFree for iOS beat it hands down. Apple occasionally release a product that doesn’t work and try to brush over the ensuing saga. They may have got away with it in ‘AntennaGate’ but they owe everyone of their users an apology for Apple Maps. They need to either spend some of that $656 billion and buy out a location company or go cap in hand to Nokia / Google and ask for Nokia Maps / Google Maps to be released ASAP for iOS 6.
One can’t help but think that if the late Steve Jobs was CEO and Apple CEO Tim Cook wasn’t, then Apple Maps would not have been released in its current state. Go on Tim, the ball’s now in your court…
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Apart from getting into trouble,Lindsay Lohan somehow managed to finish shooting “Liz & Dick”—a made-for-TV Lifetime movie. The film, starring Lohan as Elizabeth Taylor, focuses on the legendary screen icon’s marriage to Richard Burton, as played by TV actor Grant Bowler.
The film will premiere in November.
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Ebay had unveiled StubHub Go Together, the first truly immersive social commerce experience of the StubHub marketplace – and the first of its kind in the online ticketing world.
Going to see your favorite band or team is one of the great social events you can experience with friends, but up until now, coordinating has proved a bit of a headache. With StubHub Go Together, fans can now organize going to a concert or sporting event, all from one easy location.
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With “Split with friends,” you can invite friends to go with you via Facebook or email, collect the payment from them through PayPal and talk about the event ahead of time – all in one place. I just used this for a baseball game last week for me and eight friends to see the SF Giants edge closer to the postseason. It was a snap!
With “Go with friends,” you can find friends who may want to join you at an event using Facebook and email, give them options to vote on where they want to sit, how much they want to spend and who else joins them. As someone who organizes group outings on a regular basis, I’m excited to put this feature through its paces.
Bottom line, going to an event is inherently a fun, social experience, but the process of getting everyone together ahead of time can be tedious. Ebays goal is to alleviate some of that pain and make the whole experience as smooth and seamless as possible.
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The inaugural session of KESC’s “Thought Leadership Forum”, was organized on the day of 99th anniversary of our company, i.e. on September 13, 2012, at DHA Golf Club, Karachi. Dean & Director of IBA Karachi, Dr. Ishrat Husain’s keynote address on “The Impact of Privatization on Sustainable Development” was the main highlight of the event. Some 180 corporate executives and KESC managers attended the session.
Dr. Ishrat spoke in his usual mild-mannered tone, listing each criticism of privatization from economic populists before comprehensively dismantling it, using data and facts with incredible ease. He touched briefly on the theoretical arguments in favour of privatization before laying out in detail how – in the few cases where it had been tried in Pakistan – it had produced a roaring success. He presented three cases to support his argument: banking sector, telecommunications sector, and the power sector. In each, he laid out the reasons why it had been a success, quoting visible and quantifiable facts.
He specifically highlighted the key advantages of privatization as experienced in case of PTCL, Banks & KESC and how consumer experience has improved as a result of progressive approached adopted by these companies. He also talked about Pakistan Steel Mill as an example how public sector control has adversely impacted its performance.
As for the energy sector, Husain was appreciative of KESC’s progressive approach. He particularly praised the management’s resolve and commitment. He was of the view that KESC is benefiting as processes are being put in place and systems are replacing the personality driven culture.
Giving Welcome Key Note at the event Mr. Ghufran Atta Khan – Chief Engagement Officer said, ” We have always seen our role as going beyond that of just supplying electricity to over 20 million people of Karachi and have consciously developed a 360 degree value creation model that guides us in defining our role in much broader terms and that puts greater focus on building stronger ties with our key stakeholders, ensuring regular, open and transparent two way communication, something that was neglected completely during the pre-privatization era “.
Also addressing the occasion CEO , Mr. Tabish Gauhar said, “This forum is our humble contribution towards the people of Karachi and the economy of this country as a whole”. He emphasized the need for a competent, autonomous, pragmatic and visionary regulator for the privatization process to be fruitful. He explained how challenging it has been for KESC to strike a balance while dealing with its diverse stakeholder universe. He strongly advocated for customer centricity for public service organizations and elaborated how differentiation can be used effectively in devising service strategies for various customer segments, quoting KESC’s experience where customers vary largely in their usage and payment behaviors.
There’s no doubt it’s much easier than ever before to run a business. A huge part of the reason is because of the massive advances in technology. We have gadgets these days that can do practically anything. Soon you will be able to buy a robot that can do all your work for you. We’re not quite there yet, but the stuff you have at your disposal is amazing. But that’s only if you take advantage of them. They won’t do you any good stuck in a warehouse somewhere. That’s why we’re going to go over the top gadgets you might want to think about that will help you run your business a lot easier.
A conference camera
You need to be able to have great conference calls when you are speaking to people who are out of town. You could use a webcam, but they aren’t exactly great. And what about if more than one person wants to sit in on the action? Unless you want to squash yourselves beside each other there must be another way. Well there is, and that’s a conference cam. It will sit on the end of the table and the people on the other end will get a marvelous view of your pretty face.
A quality tablet
An iPad can completely change the way you run your business. Everyone must have one. There’s lots of tablets to choose from, but look as hard as you like and you will never find one better than the new iPad. Never before have we had such easy access to everything by simply turning on a tablet when we are away from the office. You can easily sync your iPad to the office computer and you can keep working from anywhere in the world, or just down at the local Starbucks. Like has never been easier.
A USB shredder
Sometimes you don’t want to get up from your comfortable chair and shred all your important paperwork. If you have a USB shredder you’ll never need to again. As soon as you’ve finished with all that private data it can be instantly turned into a hundred pieces. They are really small so you can carry it about with you. It means your customers privacy is never in danger, even if you’re sitting at home doing some extra work. You wouldn’t sit and shred huge piles of paper with the portable one, but they’re great for individual letters.
A nice Smartphone
Smartphone’s have so many uses it’s almost impossible to list them all without running out of space on the Internet. These days you can plug your Smartphone into your iPad or laptop and you have a connection to the Internet from anywhere. You don’t need to worry about how bad your WI-Fi connection is. You can also add reminders and store any great ideas you have while you are out of the office. If you want to call someone you can speak to them face-to-face, which is a lot more personal than just hearing their voice. It’s a wonderful piece of kit that anyone running a business needs.
Hands-free car kit
It’s a bad idea to hold your cell phone to your ear while driving, yet there is sometimes a call you need to take. You could pull into the side of the road, but then you might miss that important meeting across town you are running late for. Having a hands-free car kit means you won’t be putting your life in danger while on the phone, but will never miss something important that needs to be dealt with straight away. It’s better to be safe than sorry, right?
This guest post has been written by Daniel Acton, a tech blogger. After finding it hard to get the least possible rates on franking machine; he moved on to web in order to compare multiple quotes from different companies quickly.
Since launching the Windows Phone Dev Center last month, Microsoft has been buys planning to roll out the first of a planned series of regular updates to Dev Center. These are designed to both address any issues that you identify and occasionally include some small feature enhancements and other fun surprises.
This month’s update includes more than 100 tweaks and fixes. Most are intended to improve reliability and performance or fix app submission issues you’ve reported. Microsoft has added image caching for better site response, rewrote some error messages dev’s said were confusing, and added a new time-saving link in the app download report to the app details.
Finally, in the fun surprise category, this month’s update also adds the ability to quickly translate user reviews into the language of your choice, so you can more easily understand what your customers are saying about your apps.
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Social applications are everywhere, and can go anywhere. Being able to design and produce one that works with Facebook opens you up to a world of opportunities and the viral loop of an always expanding network.
In this course, you’ll learn the fundamentals of design, development, and optimization for social applications. Covered topics range from the components of social design and user experience to interaction components and optimization metrics, as well as a deep dive into the Graph API, Open Graph, and FQL (Facebook Query Language).
In addition,
Developers, designers and product managers will work in teams to produce their own social application that leverages the Facebook API.
If you’re a designer, developer, or product manger who has been looking for a way to break into the world of social applications, look no further. This is an exciting and rare opportunity to collaborate with peers while learning how to design and build your own working application.
Dates: November 6th – January 29th
Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Tuition: $4,000
(Please inquire about available payment plans.) Selection decisions will be made on a rolling basis. Check out answers to our most frequently asked questions.
You can get more details at Register Today.
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Nokia, Samsung, Google almost everyone in the SmartPhone industry made fun of the new Apple maps within Apple’s latest iOS6 when they ditched the Google Maps due to the war with Android. We covered many stores how an Irish minister was lost taken to a farm instead of the airport and more over directions and leading to a desert as well.
Now Apples CEO Tim Cook has come out and publicly announced an apology to say to its customers that we are sorry but please understand we are just getting started.
Here is the letter in full.
To our customers,
At Apple, we strive to make world-class products that deliver the best experience possible to our customers. With the launch of our new Maps last week, we fell short on this commitment. We are extremely sorry for the frustration this has caused our customers and we are doing everything we can to make Maps better.
We launched Maps initially with the first version of iOS. As time progressed, we wanted to provide our customers with even better Maps including features such as turn-by-turn directions, voice integration, Flyover and vector-based maps. In order to do this, we had to create a new version of Maps from the ground up.
There are already more than 100 million iOS devices using the new Apple Maps, with more and more joining us every day. In just over a week, iOS users with the new Maps have already searched for nearly half a billion locations. The more our customers use our Maps the better it will get and we greatly appreciate all of the feedback we have received from you.
While we’re improving Maps, you can try alternatives by downloading map apps from the App Store like Bing, MapQuest and Waze, or use Google or Nokia maps by going to their websites and creating an icon on your home screen to their web app.
Everything we do at Apple is aimed at making our products the best in the world. We know that you expect that from us, and we will keep working non-stop until Maps lives up to the same incredibly high standard.
Tim Cook
Apple’s CEO
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Technology offers so many opportunities to help improve users’ lives. This means it is really important to focus or we end up doing too much with too little impact. So today Google is yet again winding down a bunch more features—bringing the total to nearly 60 since Google started our “spring” clean last fall.
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Last December, Twitter introduced Discover to bring you essential information from the web. This May, they added stronger signals and a new design that made it more personal for you with better stories and Tweets from people you know.
Now Twitter is improving Discover again: when you visit the Discover tab on twitter.com, you’ll see a continuous stream of Tweets, which automatically expand to show you the most relevant stories and most engaging photos.
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