| famousringo said: @superchunk Looks like Google currently has no intention of releasing a Google Maps app for iOS: http://arstechnica.com/apple/2012/09/google-says-no-plans-for-ios-6-mapping-app-yet/ It seems Google wants to leverage their lead in maps into a competitive advantage for Android. Totally fair game. I just don't want to hear any whining about how big, mean Apple is bullying poor little Google around. Google has decided that iOS users don't deserve the same level of service they give to licensed Android users. Simple as that. |
Yeah I just read that too. However, Google may feel its a bad idea to spend resources on something Apple may not even allow due to their duplication rule in the App Store.
Apple decided they didn't want Google (a major competitor now) to have that data and access. Google has up to this point decided to not pursue a stand-alone GMaps app on iOS. I kinda feel bad for iOS users though who rely on maps/navigation... granted there still should be paid alternatives in iOS, so its not the end of it all.
