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Photos Of The Incredible 3D Mapping Technology Apple Will Use In iPhones And iPads (AAPL)

Steve Kovach

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Apple is getting ready to completely revamp the Maps app on iPhone and iPad, according to Mark Gurman of 9to5 Mac.

Instead of relying on Google for iOS maps, Apple will use its own solution. This will likely come from its acquisition of C3 Technologies, a company that makes incredible 3D maps.

Luckily, there are a bunch of videos of C3's mapping tech, so we can get a good idea what maps will look like in the next version of iOS. Check out the screenshots below.

The Statue of Liberty looks incredibly detailed

Now let's swoop over to Manhattan. What are those bubbles floating over the buildings?

A closer look reveals location-based Facebook updates from nearby friends. Neat.

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11 May 2012

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A First Look At Nokia's Blazingly Fast iPhone Maps App (NOK)

www.businessinsider.com Kevin Smith 179 days ago

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Today Nokia released a standalone iPhone and iPad app for Here Maps, its newly renamed mapping service. Our first impression: The maps are very functional but they don't look that great. But while Nokia's maps aren't the best-looking, the app is very fast and provides a key feature for urban dwellers that's missing from Apple's own Maps app: transit directions. If you're still upset with Apple's Maps and are looking for a fast, accurate alternative, you owe it to yourself to check out Nokia's offering. Don't take our word for it—CEO Tim Cook recommended Nokia's Web-based maps by name whe... Read similar

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This New Technology Will Save You From Getting Lost In The Mall

www.businessinsider.com Julie Bort 149 days ago

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Google Maps, with its turn-by-turn directions, has been a godsend to drivers without a sense of direction. But GPS-based apps can't always help you find your way around a big indoor space, like a mall or hospital. Now researchers think they've found a way to create apps that can tell you how to navigate indoors, even when GPS is unavailable. The technology that will underpin these apps is called Wi-Fi fingerprinting, reports Tekla Perry on The IEEE Spectrum blog. This week, KAIST, The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, showcased a new way to build a map from Wi-Fi radio signal... Read similar

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Manhattan Is Covered In Nearly A Foot Of Snow [PHOTOS]

www.businessinsider.com Robert Johnson 98 days ago

Here in New York we've gotten spoiled by a mild winter without any snow—but are learning to brace for powerful storms. Swinging into town Friday night, Nemo was taken seriously enough that my local movie theater on the Upper West side shut down early. While up and down the coast hundreds of thousands lost power, 5,000 flights were cancelled, and the storm pushed all the way into Canada. The Telegraph reports Saturday's 70 mph winds will do nothing to help cleanup efforts and offers more storm details here. Meanwhile in middle of Manhattan we were met with a respectable covering of snow a... Read similar

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How Google Went From A Simple Search Engine To A Pretty Bloated Site (GOOG)

www.businessinsider.com Jay Yarow 158 days ago

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Google's original premise was to be a super simple, stripped down search engine. It became famous for delivering 10 highly accurate blue links on a white screen. It also had a playful "I'm Feeling Lucky" option that would take you straight to a web page. As the company has grown in ambition, so too have its search results. While it's possible to get just 10 links, it's rare. Google's search results have gotten more and more bloated over time. As Google has decided to take on the world in just about everything — social networking, mobile phones, mapping, TV/video — its search result... Read similar

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The Awkward Way People Flirt On Tinder, A Very Popular Dating App

www.businessinsider.com Alyson Shontell 85 days ago

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It's always nerve-wracking the first time you talk to an attractive stranger. Tinder is a new mobile app that's used by millions of people to meet singles nearby. It's the equivalent to Hot or Not, but if both Tinder users find each other attractive, they're allowed to start sending text messages. More than 35 million Tinder profiles have been rated on the app. Whoever sends the first message to the attractive stranger needs to come up with something pretty creative to get a response. We polled friends for their best and worst Tinder pick-up lines. Here are the lines that either failed or succ... Read similar

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How The iWatch Could Fix Apple Maps (AAPL)

www.businessinsider.com Megan Rose Dickey 99 days ago

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If Apple launches an iWatch, it could, over time, help the company fix its mapping app. Bruce Tognazzini, a former Apple employee who now specializes in human-computer interaction, recently wrote on his blog AskTog about how Apple could use iWatch data to fix Apple Maps. One of Apple Maps' biggest flaws is its "3D View," which has inaccurately displayed a lot buildings, roadways, and bridges because it doesn't have any altitude information associated with them, Tognazzini writes. When Apple Maps first launched, here's how it depicted the Brooklyn Bridge: But according to Tognazzini, App... Read similar

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The Most Delusional Apple Fanboy Spin We've Seen About The Maps Debacle (AAPL)

www.businessinsider.com Steve Kovach 154 days ago

Apple blogger Jim Dalrymple of The Loop recently posted an email from a reader regarding the whole Apple Maps debacle and the release of Google Maps on iPhone. The headline Dalrymple used was, "Apple pulls one over Google" and the email he posted implies that it was Apple's plan all along to make Apple Maps a horrible experience to force Google to make a better mapping application for the iPhone. (A little background: One of the reasons Apple ditched Google Maps was because Google wouldn't agree to provide advanced data like turn-by-turn navigation. So Apple was forced to ditch Google to come ... Read similar

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There Was Only One Lousy Thing About My Lufthansa Business Class Flight To Dusseldorf

www.businessinsider.com Henry Blodget 118 days ago

I'm in Munich this morning, jet-lagged to all hell (so I apologize in advance for any giddiness). I came to do a panel at the DLD conference. The DLD folks were kind enough to airmail me over last night via Lufthansa Business Class through Dusseldorf. Well, it's always fun to catch up on what life is like up in the front of the bus. And in case you haven't flown Lufthansa Business Class lately, I thought you might be curious, too.Here's my plane--an Airbus 340. These are awesome 4-engine planes--smooth and quiet. This one's leaving from Newark at 4:45pm on Saturday afternoon. That's the ... Read similar

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Google Maps Is Changing: Here's What It Looks Like (GOOG)

www.businessinsider.com Steve Kovach 3 days ago

Google announced today that it's rolling out a brand new version of Google Maps for the desktop. The redesign strips away the side bar you're used to, and instead uses a tiny floating box where you type in searches. You don't just have to search for specific addresses either. Just typing in "coffee" or "brunch" will give you a list of suggested venues. Google also added some really cool 3D maps to Google Earth. Google is only letting a few people try the new Google Maps at first. You can sign up here if you'd like to test it out. The experience is incredible. See it for yourself in ... Read similar

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Apple NOT Buying Mapping Startup Waze, After All (AAPL)

www.businessinsider.com Jay Yarow 135 days ago

That was short lived! TechCrunch reporter Mike Butcher said Apple was in advanced negotiations to buy mapping upstart Waze for $500 million to $750 million. Now, TechCrunch contributor MG Siegler says it's not happening. Siegler reports "multiple sources close to the situation" tell him nothing is happening between Apple and Waze, deal-wise. Why trust Siegler over Butcher? Siegler is much closer to Apple than Butcher. And he's reporting with much more certainty. CNET also reports that Apple's interest in Waze is "fabricated." So, that's that, folks. Waze will remain an independent company and ... Read similar

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Siri And Apple Maps Might Be Coming To Your Mac Next Year (AAPL)

www.businessinsider.com Dylan Love 180 days ago

Early versions of OS X 10.9, the yet-to-be-released upgrade for your Mac's operating system, include Siri and Apple Maps integration, reports 9to5Mac. Siri on a Mac reportedly functions just as it does on your mobile device, setting reminders and researching things for you. As for mapping, Apple is so far only looking into Maps integration, meaning developers could plug their own apps into Apple's mapping service. A standalone Maps app is possible, but that's not in the works yet. This isn't a sure sign that these features will end up in consumers' hands – they have to get through a test... Read similar

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The 10 Biggest Mistakes Of Tim Cook's Tenure As Apple CEO (AAPL)

www.businessinsider.com Jay Yarow 51 days ago

Tim Cook's short run as Apple CEO has been pretty great. While the stock has fallen from its heights, it's still up overall since he took over the company. However, he's not perfect. No one is. Yesterday, we looked at the smartest things he's done since taking over, we're going to look at the flip side here. We have gathered what we consider to be his biggest mistakes as CEO.Apple Maps was a mess We applaud Cook for quickly apologizing for the Apple maps debacle. But, we ding him for letting it happen in the first place. Apple maps should not have gone out until it was ready. Hiring John Brow... Read similar

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10 Apps To Make Sure You're Not Alone On Valentine's Day (AAPL)

www.businessinsider.com Dylan Love 94 days ago

Lonely of the world – fear not! If you're feeling unloved right now and have no one special in your life, then yeah, there's an app for that. In fact, there are ten apps for that.OKCupid A mainstay of the dating scene, OKCupid has been connecting people since it was launched in 2004. Check out its free app to find a last-minute date. Price: free Tinder Think of this as a location-based "Hot or Not" app. Tinder anonymously connects you with people nearby – if you find each other attractive, Tinder makes the introduction and lets the two of you chat inside of the app. Price: free C... Read similar

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Apple Is In 'Advanced' Negotiations To Buy Mapping Startup Waze (AAPL)

www.businessinsider.com Jay Yarow 135 days ago

If there was one thing that hung over Apple's head all year last year it was the failure of Apple Maps. It made the company a punch-line, and it led to the dismissal of Scott Forstall, who ran iOS. Apple is scrambling to fix Apple Maps, and it appears that one piece of the solution is buying mapping startup Waze. Mike Butcher at TechCrunch initially said there were "rumors flying" that Apple wanted to buy Waze. He has since updated his post and said there are "advanced" negotiations between the companies. Waze, which did $1 million in revenue last year, wants $750 million. Apple, meanwhile, is... Read similar

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How To Save Loads Of Money When You're Shopping For Gifts (AAPL, GOOG, AMZN, EBAY)

www.businessinsider.com Dylan Love 163 days ago

Sure, we love our friends and family. But who wants to break the bank to buy your father-in-law a gift he might not even like? Use these mobile apps to make sure you're getting the best possible deals while shopping for the holidays.Price Check by Amazon My love for Amazon is no secret. Use this app to scan any barcode while you're out and about and it will identify the item to see if you can score it for a better price on Amazon. Retailers have been squawking about this one—a good way to tell their shaking in their boots. Price: free RedLaser Operating just like the Amazon Barcode Sca... Read similar

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These Are The Best Accessories For Your Galaxy S4 (GOOG)

www.businessinsider.com Dylan Love 64 days ago

Samsung unveiled its latest smartphone, the Galaxy S4, last night. It's an sleek phone packed with weird, impressive features like eye tracking and floating touch detection. And the accessory offerings are just as varied and interesting. From cases to gaming controllers (and even a scale), here's what we know you'll be able to use with your new smartphone. Keep in mind most of these accessories aren't available yet. Expect to get more details closer to the GS4's Q2 launch.Flip Cover You'll probably want a case. Samsung's Flip Cover offers basic protection and comes in a veritable rainbow of c... Read similar

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The 19 Best Things About The iPhone (AAPL)

www.businessinsider.com Jay Yarow 86 days ago

We're in year six of the iPhone. You could be forgiven for taking it for granted at this point in your life. If you use one, and odds are you use some sort of smartphone that was influenced by the iPhone, it probably has become integral to your life. We've put together this appreciation for the iPhone, an amazing gadget, as a reminder of all it does to make life better. Before you cry bloody fanboy, or any other attack, just about everything we write here can be applied to Android, or Windows Phone. We're just using the iPhone in this case because it's what we use. So, when you start to lose y... Read similar

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Apple Blogger Praises Apple For Making Insignificant Improvements To Apple Maps (AAPL)

www.businessinsider.com Jay Yarow 66 days ago

Apple blogger Jim Dalrymple has a list of some improvements to Apple Maps. It's unclear where he got his list from, but it seems like it's from Apple PR. It could be a source in the company, he doesn't say. Wherever it came from, he dutifully transcribed Apple's message and didn't have a critical thing to say about the state of Apple Maps. The closest we get is this sentence at the end of his story: "Maps may have disappointed some users when it was first released, but when Tim Cook said he was focusing Apple’s attention to fix the issues, he meant it. And it shows." Dalrymple is on... Read similar

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What It's Like Using Hailo, The Instant Taxi-Hailing App That Just Raised $30 Million

www.businessinsider.com Alyson Shontell 33 days ago

This past week I visited London and got to know the startup scene there. One of the most promising new tech companies to come out of Europe is Hailo, an iPhone app that lets you hail a nearby cab in real time. The best part: you can pay with a pre-loaded credit card so you don't have to have cash on you to hitch a ride. Hailo is almost identical to Uber, a San Francisco-based black car service. Uber works well in California, and it now operates in multiple cities, letting app users hail black cars and cabs from their phones. While Uber has launched in London, Hailo is a much better experience ... Read similar

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Looking For An Apple Maps Replacement? Nokia Just Released Its Maps App For iPhones And iPads (NOK, AAPL)

www.businessinsider.com Steve Kovach 179 days ago

As promised, Nokia released its own dedicated maps app for iPhones and iPads this morning. Nokia's mapping data is just as good as Google's, so the new app will make a great alternative to Apple Maps. Nokia's app, which is called Here, lets you save maps for viewing offline, gives you public transit directions, and provides voice-guided navigation. Nokia's map app is a free download for iPhones and iPads. Please follow SAI: Tools on Twitter and Facebook.Join the conversation about this story » Read similar

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The Statue of Liberty looks incredibly detailed

Now let's swoop over to Manhattan. What are those bubbles floating over the buildings?

A closer look reveals location-based Facebook updates from nearby friends. Neat.

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