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Re:Tell HN: Google Maps location data is used for GeoIP updates by jxramos on Monday December 19, 2022 @11:31AM (#34054008)
I think Apple Maps looks to be starting to accumulate its own set of reviews. It has a ratings feature where you can review overall thumbs up or thumbs down and can upload your own photos of the place. It contributes to apple using your AppleID email. There's small fine print

> Ratings and photos are associated with your Apple ID. By contributing you agree to the Terms > https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/maps/ratings-p...

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Re:Tell HN: Google Maps location data is used for GeoIP updates by jxramos on Monday December 19, 2022 @11:48AM (#34054256)
Interesting, they want location data to confirm presence at a given spot.

> or not post a Submission that has location data removed or where Apple is unable to verify the location.

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Re:Tell HN: Google Maps location data is used for GeoIP updates by reaperducer on Monday December 19, 2022 @12:32PM (#34054847)
I think Apple Maps looks to be starting to accumulate its own set of reviews.

It is. I get a thing in Apple Maps that asks me for reviews of places I look up.

I'm more tolerant than the average bear, so I don't submit reviews. I also don't read reviews, because I don't find any value in them. Again, because I think I have different needs and expectations of the world.

I think it's limited to certain individuals right now. I don't know how I got selected. Maybe because my local Starbucks is constantly changing its hours, and I'm constantly sending the updates to Apple Maps.

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