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Apple now hiring Maps Ground Truth managers in seven countries to help clean up iOS 6 Maps application

When in doubt, add additional staff to a project. Per iMore, Apple is increasing its efforts to improve Maps around the world, having recently posted open positions for Maps Ground Truth managers in seven countries. Previously, Apple had only been hiring for these positions in Australia. Among other dutites, managers are expected to be able […]

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Apple releases iOS 6.1.3 beta 2 build to developer community, looks to resolve recently-discovered lock screen security hole

This could be useful. Per MacNN, Apple on Thursday pushed a new beta build to the developer community of its iOS mobile operating system designed to address a bug that can allow users to get past an iPhone lock screen even when a secure passcode is enabled. iOS 6.1.3 beta 2 is available to members […]

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Apple releases first iOS 6.1.1 beta, focuses on improving Maps experience for Japanese marketplace

The next version of Apple’s iOS is en route, and it’ll improve the Maps app if the company has anything to say about it. Per AppleInsider, Apple on Wednesday released the first beta of iOS 6.1.1 with a clear focus on improving its much-criticized Maps application, specifically in regards to turn-by-turn navigation in Japan. In […]

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Revised Google Maps app for iOS goes live, now available

You’ve been hankering for it and it’s here. Late Wednesday, Google released the iOS-native version of its Google Maps application. The app, a 6.7 megabyte download via the App Store, adds the following fixes and changes: Search: – Find addresses, places and businesses around the world with Google local search. – Discover places to eat, […]

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Apple releases Find My iPhone 2.0.1, adds turn-by-turn driving directions to located devices

This could help out a bit. Apple has added driving directions to Find My iPhone with version 2.0.1 of the iOS app for iPhone and iPad. Users now have the ability to get driving directions courtesy of Apple Maps directly within the app. The directions include voice turn by turn directions and in-app directions, too, […]