Replacing iOS 6 Maps: Hands-on with MapQuest, Bing, Waze, Google, Nokia

Ars Technica
By Chris ForesmanOct 3, 2012, 6:00 am433 pts
Some iOS 6 Maps alternatives suggested by Apple CEO Tim Cook. Apple has faced heaps of criticism over its decision to ditch Google as the data source for iOS 6's rebuilt Maps app. Though it looks great and adds turn-by-turn driving directions, users have been stymied by incorrect or incomplete data and the…

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