We regularly cover the Android Platform Versions report to see the distribution of Android versions across the devices that acces the Google Play Store. Apple tracks similar metrics for iOS developers and the latest numbers paint a stark comparison to Android’s. According to December 1 numbers, measured by the App Store during the previous 7 days, 74% of iOS devices […]
iOS 6
Apple’s “Do Not Disturb” iOS 6 bug to fix itself on January 7th
Apple today posted a support document acknowledging that the “Do not disturb” feature is currently not deactivating itself at the scheduled end time. The bug first surfaced on New Year’s Day. In the document, Apple explained that the feature will resume working correctly on January 7th: Do Not Disturb scheduling feature will resume normal functionality after January 7, 2013. Before […]
Google Maps for iPhone downloaded 10 million times in first 48 hours
It appears that there was a bit of pent-up demand for an alternative to Apple Maps among iOS users. Google’s Jeff Huber today announced that Google Maps for iPhone was downloaded over 10 million downloads in the first 48 hours that it was available. We’re excited for the positive reception of Google Maps for iPhone around the world. Congratulations to […]
Google Maps now available for iPhone and iPod touch
As expected, Google has launched much-anticipated Google Maps for the iPhone and iPod Touch (4th gen). Former users of the app will find it familiar but the interface has been refreshed in much the same way that Google has recently updated other iOS apps such as Gmail and YouTube. Navigate your world with Google Maps, now available for iPhone. Get […]
Google Maps returning to iOS tonight?
If Apple Maps has left you wanting or driven you over to bookmarking maps.google.com on your iOS devices, there good be some good news tonight. AllThingsD reports that Google will release its new iOS Maps app tonight. Google Maps had been preinstalled on iOS devices from the time that the first iPhone launched. It was dropped from iOS 6 this […]
Apple CEO apologizes for Maps app issues and suggests alternatives
Apple’s new Maps app has been widely criticized since its launch in iOS 6 due to inaccuracies and bugs. Apple’s CEO Tim Cook has now published an open letter in which he recognizes that its new mapping application does not live up to the usual standards associated with Apple: At Apple, we strive to make world-class products that deliver the […]
iOS 6 Google Maps app in the works?
There may be hope for iOS 6 users struggling with Apple’s new Maps app. UK’s The Guardian reports that Google is working on a new Google Maps app to replace the one that Apple removed in the latest version of its mobile operating system. The report is light on details but Google will presumably repackage it as an iOS 6-compatible […]
Apple responds to mounting complaints about iOS 6 Maps app
One of the new features in iOS 6 is not generating the usual level of praise that meets major iOS updates. In fact, Apple’s Maps application is turning into an embarrassment for the company as users report a litany of issues with the new app. As an example, here is Toronto’s Lester B. Pearson Airport: Click for a larger version […]