Apple Maps. Just the mention of it often sends a shudder down the spine of any longtime iPhone users. Suffice it to say, its reputation precedes it. Apple wants to remedy this, and it could start in earnest with iOS 8.
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iOS 8 could bring major improvements to Apple Maps

Mar 11th 2014 by

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Apple Maps. Just the mention of it often sends a shudder down the spine of any longtime iPhone users. Suffice it to say, its reputation precedes it, deterring many from turning to Maps as their first choice when it comes to location search and navigation. Apple wants to remedy this, and it could start in earnest with iOS 8.

While iOS 8 will likely retain the look and feel introduced with iOS 7, it should still feature plenty of changes and additions. This will likely include a Healthbook app for tracking personal fitness and wellness data, but should also see Apple Maps hopefully be made relevant once more.

Apple has been on a bit of a map-oriented acquisition spree, bringing the likes of BroadMap, Embark, HopStop, and even PrimeSense into the fold. Data gathered with the aid of these new resources will be used to enhance the Maps experience, highlighting points of interest, enabling navigation via public transportation, and perhaps even introducing some elements of augmented reality.

While the launch of Maps was plagued by issues, from grossly incorrect directions to  bugs and glitches that rendered it mostly useless, Apple has indeed turned it into a functional piece of software with subsequent updates. While the initial impression has probably kept many from giving it a second chance, it sounds like iOS 8 could change minds.

[via 9to5Mac]

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