Apple delivers a new redesigned Maps for users in the United States

Re:Apple delivers a new redesigned Maps for users in the Uni... by ksec on Thursday January 30, 2020 @02:55PM (#22194826)

So Apple actually own the Data in the new Map? Or by that I mean Apple it itself it also part of the Data Source?

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:Apple delivers a new redesigned Maps for users in the Uni... by kccqzy on Thursday January 30, 2020 @03:02PM (#22194907)

Yes. Basically the map in the United States is all Apple's data now, except for certain things like POI photos and reviewers (Yelp).

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:Apple delivers a new redesigned Maps for users in the Uni... by oflannabhra on Thursday January 30, 2020 @03:07PM (#22194964)

Yes, they originated all of the "Look-Around" data (equivalent to Street View), all of the 3D data, and much, if not all, of the road data. I believe they purchase satellite data. They built up their own fleet of vans. Today marks the last section of the country to switch over to the new system.

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:Apple delivers a new redesigned Maps for users in the Uni... by ksec on Friday January 31, 2020 @02:58AM (#22199921)

I have been wondering if it makes sense for Apple to also own the Satellite data with their own Satellite. Given how cheap it is to launch Satellite with Space X now. There was a rumours Apple hiring Satellite expert not a long while ago.

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:Apple delivers a new redesigned Maps for users in the Uni... by frosted-flakes on Friday January 31, 2020 @05:27PM (#22206566)

"Satellite" view of online maps is a misnomer. The photos are taken by aeroplane, which is why unpopulated areas like the oceans have very little data. That's not to say that satellite imagery is not used, just not for close-up stuff.

[ Parent | on HN ]