> The days of Google Maps being vastly better than Apple Maps are fast disappearing. It is about 95% parity [...]
Not where I live (Tokyo), it isn't.
I have an iPad mini (got it for free!! :] ), which has a nice large display, and I'd really like to be able to use a mapping app on it when I'm at home, but using Apple Maps is painful compared to Google Maps (which I have on my phone). The presentation in Apple Maps is very pretty (well, as long as you don't turn on satellite view and notice the super low-resolution images...), but the data/integration just isn't there.
If you live in Cupertino, of course, Apple Maps probably has fewer issues...
Not where I live (Tokyo), it isn't.
I have an iPad mini (got it for free!! :] ), which has a nice large display, and I'd really like to be able to use a mapping app on it when I'm at home, but using Apple Maps is painful compared to Google Maps (which I have on my phone). The presentation in Apple Maps is very pretty (well, as long as you don't turn on satellite view and notice the super low-resolution images...), but the data/integration just isn't there.
If you live in Cupertino, of course, Apple Maps probably has fewer issues...