La first presentation of Apple Maps it was not very successful. In fact, it caused quite a few problems when it came to being implemented and generated a whole series of criticisms that made the company itself consider recommending the option of the competition, Google Maps. Now things have changed, and it seems that in iOS the official bet of the apple does triumph.
Although time has passed since its presentation and many things have changed, only now officially Apple Maps is used more on iOS than the competition, Google Maps. But, are the numbers as many as for the current joy? Actually at first glance it does seem so. The reality is that almost three times as many times more Maps is used than the other option. Sound like a lot? Does it seem little to you? Maybe you should keep reading ...
The truth is that Apple Maps is installed by default, and also offers the possibility of using Siri and Mail by default. The mere fact that the users themselves do not usually apply changes in this regard, part of the figure finds its explanation here. Clearly, that shouldn't detract from Apple, but it must be considered when correctly interpreting the data.
At the same time, Apple Maps It is the default option in some third-party applications and that has also helped users to start to get used to its interface, as well as to take advantage of the improvement of its functionalities. In conclusion, Apple has managed to convince of its potential, but users have been encouraged in part by the default of the app. The same happens in the case of Android, even if it is another ecosystem. Should this be news? Perhaps not as much as Apple wants to sell it to us. What do you think?
In my country Ecuador there are places that simply the Maps app cannot find them, which means that Apple is only interested in the most important countries ...
This has to be a joke on Innocents Day. Maps only works for three or four countries, the rest of the world, Latin America first, we don't exist, this is where we get the best Google Maps!
Rikardo and Solomon, you are shaman spiritist sorcerers, it is normal that these apps only work in some countries, do not worry soon, in some years the coverage will arrive in your countries, greetings.
In response to Agreval,
Although your comment has a racist tinge, I take the trouble to make an observation: it is not at all normal that an entire company like Apple does not subcontract mapping with companies dedicated to the subject in countries without coverage.