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ForeverMap 2 launches: brings online and offline maps to iOS

ForeverMap 2 has been updated, bringing a totally new user experience to the navigation app. Version 3.0 launched yesterday, and is in fact an entirely new app. ForeverMap 2 now features global access to online and offline maps, running on skobbler’s brand new NGx map engine. Developers skobbler GmbH claim that the new software will “take your…

Apple acquires indoor mapping company, WifiSLAM, for $20 million

So, remember when I said something along the lines of it being unlikely for Apple to do something with its money, “such as a buyout?” Well, I now stand corrected. Apple has just acquired WifiSLAM. What is WifiSLAM? I know, I had never heard of it either, but after looking into it, I am increasingly interested. What this company does is map indoor locations….

Apple reportedly cut Google’s contract a year early to debut Maps

A report earlier today has claimed that Apple made a quick decision to end its contract with Google, and remove Google Maps from iOS permanently more than one year before its contract ended. Two sources close to the matter have claimed that Google wasn’t given much notice of Apple’s decision to give Google Maps the boot, leaving the search giant with…

Google beats Apple to 3D mapping service

It’s no secret that Apple has been working on its own mapping service to replace Google Maps on iOS devices. According to eyewitness reports as well as leaked screenshots, what sets Apple’s Maps app apart is its 3D imaging capabilities. However, after an interesting announcement from Google on the 6th, this 3D feature might not be as unique as Apple…

New Apple patent details simplified Maps app

Lots of Apple patents today. Earlier in the day, we told you guys about a patent that suggested Apple was going to add tiny projectors to future iOS devices. This time, we have some information on some possible Apple software plans. In particular, how Apple is looking to simplify the user experience when using the Maps application. So basically the…