Apple apologizes for Maps fiasco, suggest you try the competition

27 September, 2012
Apple's CEO suggests iOS users try Google or Nokia maps as an alternative to the native iOS Maps app.

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  • 30 Sep 2012

Anonymous, 30 Sep 2012Apple Maps are Amazing!! I don't know what problems people ... more...yeah there is no issue at all, the CEO must obviously be making it all up .

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    • Denzo
    • 2CF
    • 30 Sep 2012

    Again, read this, http://appleinsider.com/articles/12/09/27/googles-ilost-motorola-ad-faked-an-address-to-lose-ios-6-maps

    Motorola uses terrible advertising to make a point. MAPS is bullshit!!

    Nokia with their fake camera commercial, Samsung with its immature rubbish now this. Oh yeah - Apple is the asshole arent they.

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      • Anonymous
      • 3dr
      • 30 Sep 2012

      Apple Maps are Amazing!! I don't know what problems people have. Better than google maps anyway!

      Oh Bing Maps are awesome too!

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        • DylRicho
        • nEa
        • 30 Sep 2012

        I knew it. Apple, you released it too early. It could have done with an extra year of development before a public release. It was your crazy idea to release it in iOS 6. You don't have my sympathy.

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          • apol
          • PZr
          • 30 Sep 2012

          If you are suggesting users to use Google or Nokia as an alternative. I will suggest to myself better buy Nokia Lumia or Google andoid phone as alternative.

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            • death angel
            • PS6
            • 30 Sep 2012

            dude with dignity...respect

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              • AnonD-39343
              • t7X
              • 30 Sep 2012

              truth, 30 Sep 2012What if Google Maps had such problem then. Truth is that ... moregoogle is awesome since then. running with java script and satelites. like android its an open source and possible to be attacked by other esp virus. i hope u understand that terminology. have u ever read statements from google that they apologize and said u just try other map as replacement bcoz of failure? no they are smart that they can fix problems. apple step now is arrogant and careless bcoz they are proud that they are free from google map now but what happened? now they want others back to google. hahahaha. like u i want apple to make a move with the issue but now their step or move is the worst

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                • AnonD-46406
                • 32T
                • 30 Sep 2012

                AnonD-54125, 29 Sep 2012While we’re improving Maps, you can try alternatives by dow... moreiPhone 4 Antenna issue - "you're not holding it properly"

                iPhone 4s Ordering issue - "you're not ordering it properly"

                iOS 6 Wifi Connection issue - "you're not connecting it properly"

                iMaps issue- "You didn't switch to our competitors mapping products properly"

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                  • Anonymous
                  • PU0
                  • 30 Sep 2012


                  tim cook said"try the competition". what he really meant was "don't buy iphone, buy the competion's phone or better yet phablets".

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                    • AnonD-39337
                    • iwt
                    • 30 Sep 2012

                    AnonD-59657, 30 Sep 2012Apple will take a very short time to perfect its iMap inclu... moreand i'm pretty sure apple will patent it
                    call it iMaps and sue every other map apps, just like always

                    pathetic apple

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                      • truth
                      • PAX
                      • 30 Sep 2012

                      I am using it for almost 4 years and never got any wrong location or search place. So I trust Google Maps.

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                        • AnonD-59657
                        • u7m
                        • 30 Sep 2012

                        Apple will take a very short time to perfect its iMap including real time iSatellite view and 3D iStreet view.

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                          • truth
                          • PAX
                          • 30 Sep 2012

                          AnonD-39343, 30 Sep 2012it is a big mistake and the only thing a ceo can do is apol... moreWhat if Google Maps had such problem then.
                          Truth is that Apple wanted to became superior and they have failed. But it is also truth that one day Apple will make it perfect.

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                            • AnonD-39343
                            • t7X
                            • 30 Sep 2012

                            it is a big mistake and the only thing a ceo can do is apologize. they cant fix it in small period of time so its a big fault. maybe because of pressure of samsungs innovtion. they gave the application like a beta. where people could possibly get bugs and problems. you cant blame those guys who have knowledge in apps developing when u see them laughing in regard to this issue. those buyers who sympathize with cook are those who just buy for what their money can spend not what money can achieve and experience

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                              • Wacko
                              • t7X
                              • 30 Sep 2012

                              Apple = Apfail
                              iMap = iLost. :-D

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                                • Anonymous
                                • t7X
                                • 30 Sep 2012

                                uhm i smell something fishy w this news about apple fail. wheres the quality control and test run before launched to market.

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                                  • jay
                                  • t7X
                                  • 30 Sep 2012

                                  Kaln0x, 29 Sep 2012A strategic move, now apple's public image has stopped goin... morebut coca cola didnt say try other brands because of their failed product. i dont think they will get the sympathy of people who bought their fancy phone

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                                    • Harry
                                    • ImS
                                    • 30 Sep 2012

                                    Steve Jobs will NEVER tell you to try alternative map apps, like BING, Google, and Nokia. Since they are the enemy of Apple. APPLE is going down.... without Steve Jobs. Get an Android Jelly Bean instead of iOS 6.

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                                      • miss_lead
                                      • 9La
                                      • 30 Sep 2012

                                      just proves that Apple is just hyping its products to sell. Then after you get their product they're gonna say sorry. But are they going to give your money back? Cheap trick...

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                                        • iSJ5
                                        • t7X
                                        • 30 Sep 2012

                                        OMG! its fail!