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Google buys out Waze, leaves company as independent entity for time being

It had to happen sometime. But at least it’s under interesting circumstances. Per The Mac Observer, Google has put an end to the rumors that it has been negotiating to buy Waze with the announcement that it has, in fact, signed a deal with the crowdsourced mapping and navigation company. Google Vice President of Geo […]

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Apple acquisition of Waze reportedly “not happening” according to multiple sources

It was an interesting rumor while it lasted. Per TechCrunch, multiple sources have indicated that Apple will not buy Waze. Author MG Siegler was reportedly told by multiple sources that “there is no deal happening… now or anytime soon.” He suggested that the companies could have talked about a potential acquisition, but noted that larger […]

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Rumor: Apple in negotiations to purchase Waze map service

When in doubt about your own technologies, maybe it’s time to go shopping. Per TechCrunch and The Mac Observer, Apple is apparently deep in negotiations to buy the online map service Waze. Sources say the Mac, iPhone and iPad maker is willing to pay upwards of US$500 million for the company, although Waze is said […]

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App Store highlights third-party mapping applications in latest Apple response to iOS 6 Maps complaints

This couldn’t have been easy to fess up to and post. Per AppleInsider, Apple has posted a new featured link on the iOS App Store that invites users to “Find maps for your iPhone,” and lists a number of paid and free alternatives to Apple’s own Maps application in iOS 6. The new link appeared […]

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Apple releases second public apology regarding iOS 6 Maps app issues

Once again…this is awkward. Per AppleInsider, Apple on Friday published an open letter to customers on behalf of CEO Tim Cook, who formally apologized for Apple’s new Maps in iOS 6 and “the frustration this has caused our customers.” Cook vowed that his company is “doing everything we can to make Maps better.” In the […]