CITY-DWELLERS on return from Memorial Day Weekend trips have been reminded not to rely on their phone’s map function at the expense of their own common sense.
Apple’s support pages tell users not to let their iPhone do all the thinking for them, noting that the mapping technology has imperfections.
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“These data services are subject to change and may not be available in all countries or regions, resulting in maps and location-based information that may be unavailable, inaccurate, or incomplete.”
“Compare the information provided in Maps to your surroundings. Use common sense when navigating.”
Apple Maps are useful, but don’t slip all the way into autopilot while navigating.
Driving with a GPS is a dance between a human brain and instructions from a computer.
Fans of The Office are sure to remember the classic gag where Michael Scott drove his car into a lake to demonstrate technology’s inadequacies.
The warning posted in Apple blogs is to prevent scenarios like that.
“Always observe current road conditions and posted signs to resolve any discrepancies.”
Apple launched Apple Maps in 2012 to compete with Google Maps.
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It kicked off with a rocky start loaded with inaccuracies – the service was ridiculed in memes for years.
Today, Apple Maps offers real-time data and features like Look Around that have made it a contender with Google Maps.
Right now, Apple is in the business of mapping but pretty soon they could level up and start manufacturing cars.
Renderings of Apple car went super-viral last week as rumors of a fully autonomous iCar ramp up.
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