Today at their Worldwide Developer conference Apple executives announced iOS 6 the new version of the iPhone and iPad operating system that comes with a new mapping application as well as turn-by-turn navigation.
“iOS 6 includes an all new Maps app with vector-based map elements that make graphics and text smooth, and panning, tilting and zooming incredibly fluid. New turn-by-turn navigation guides you to your destination with spoken directions, and the amazing Flyover feature has photo-realistic interactive 3D views,“ wrote Apple in its press release.
“Real-time traffic information keeps you updated on how long it will take to get to your destination and offers alternate time-saving routes if traffic conditions change significantly. Additionally, local search includes information for over 100 million businesses with info cards that offer Yelp ratings, reviews, available deals and photos.“
In addition the voice recongition system Siri will be integratd into the map and turn-by-turn navigation allowing the driver to launch a navigation session without writing the address of the destination.
“iOS 6 includes an all new Maps app with vector-based map elements that make graphics and text smooth, and panning, tilting and zooming incredibly fluid. New turn-by-turn navigation guides you to your destination with spoken directions, and the amazing Flyover feature has photo-realistic interactive 3D views,“ wrote Apple in its press release.
“Real-time traffic information keeps you updated on how long it will take to get to your destination and offers alternate time-saving routes if traffic conditions change significantly. Additionally, local search includes information for over 100 million businesses with info cards that offer Yelp ratings, reviews, available deals and photos.“
In addition the voice recongition system Siri will be integratd into the map and turn-by-turn navigation allowing the driver to launch a navigation session without writing the address of the destination.
At this stage not much detail has filtered about the provider of the map data, but its is likely to be coming from TomTom.
The consequences for independent mobile navigation vendors are likely to be of importance; however it still has to be seen how good and how sophisticated this navigation software is.
UPDATE:
“Flyover and turn-by-turn navigation will be available only on iPhone 4S and iPad 2 or later,“ indicates Apple on its website.
see pixtures of the new mapping software here
The consequences for independent mobile navigation vendors are likely to be of importance; however it still has to be seen how good and how sophisticated this navigation software is.
UPDATE:
“Flyover and turn-by-turn navigation will be available only on iPhone 4S and iPad 2 or later,“ indicates Apple on its website.
see pixtures of the new mapping software here
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