This week in San Fran at their annual Developer lovefest, Apple introduced developers, partners and others to the road ahead including word about Maps at iOS 6. In this much anticipated announcement Apple described details of their designed from the ground up offering, by Apple including the following features and functionality:
turn by turn voice guided directions
- interactive 3D views
- FlyOver feature
- Vector-based engine for crisp graphics, smooth pan and response
- Tilt and rotate UI
- 3D perspective view with navigation
- Map rerouting and ETA update on missed turns
- Real time traffic data and alternative route options
- Flyover data for major city centers
- Siri integration with maps (see more http://www.apple.com/ios/ios6/siri/)
- Enhanced local search with maps and POI information
See more http://www.apple.com/ios/ios6/maps/
See Also Apple Previews iOS 6 With All New Maps, Siri Features, Facebook Integration
So who is Apple working with as partners to bring you Apple Maps on iOS6? According to this attribution page it appears data is coming from the following companies:
- AND
- Corelogic
- DigitalGlobe
- DMTI
- Intermap
- LaeadDog
- Localeze
- Map Data Sciences
- MDA
- Urban Mapping
- TomTom
- and more!
iOS 6 beta software and SDK are available immediately for iOS Developer Program members at developer.apple.com.
For some fine reading I suggest you check out the follow summaries on the Maps announcement:
- Peter Batty GeoThought Blog – Reaction to Apple Maps announcement
- New Kids on the Block: Apple Maps Launch (@mprioleau)
