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superchunk on 28 September 2012
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rocketpig said:
superchunk said:
Even Tim Cook realizes its a horrible... horrible app.

http://www.droid-life.com/2012/09/28/apples-tim-cook-apologizes-for-maps-debacle-says-app-fell-short/

Mr Cook suggests using other 3rd party solutions, including Google's mobile maps (via browser) until they fix their app. But doesn't give a time frame. Its obvious they are working diligently on it, but I wouldn't expect it to be corrected very quickly.

Tim Cook is responding to public criticism, not saying that the app is horrible. It's a PR move to respond to public "outrage".

Have you even used the app?

Yes. I have a lot of friends with iOS6 installed. We always tease each other and have challenges to see who is better. iOS Maps is horrible. Every single one of them can show 100% wrong stuff in general map and/or navigation directions locally and elsewhere. Even to major things like San Diego's Sea World. I really don't know why your so defensive about something you didn't even create.

Apple NEVER apologizes or admits wrong. When iPhone4 had massive connection issues that were easily repeatible, they said you were holding it wrong and said to hold it differently or just get a case. However, they still changed the design by the time the Verizon version launched. Here the CEO, Tim Cook is specifically saying "With the launch of our new Maps last week, we fell short on this commitment [to world-class products]. We are extremely sorry for the frustration this has caused our customers and we are doing everything we can to make Maps better." and then tells its users to USE SOMETHING ELSE "...you can try alternatives by downloading map apps from the App Store like Bing, MapQuest and Waze, or use Google or Nokia maps...".

If that is not saying the app is bad and needs to be replaced, I don't know what is. Sure I used the word horrible, but c'mon... the damn CEO is telling you to use an alternative app. If it was must media twisting things or taking them out of context, then Apple wouldn't have said anything and clearly wouldn't have said to use an alternative.