Well , well , well . Looks like Apple is doubling down on its Maps travail leading up to the launch of iOS 7 . Bloomberg isreportingthat Apple has acquired HopStop check off the 2nd function - concern accomplishment for the daytime . Update : Apple has confirmed the attainment toAllThingsD.
Launched back in 2005 , HopStop has been directing lost souls with its passage guides in over 140 US urban center and six other countries . A recent update lets users describe veridical - time service update for subway lines . The plus of HopStop to Apple ’s Maps app would certainly bolster the , um , want of metro directions .
Earlier today it was announce that Apple hadacquired Locationaryto boost its map apps . This is good word for Apple Maps user and might really put the much beleaguered app on par with Google Maps . Maybe . [ Bloomberg ]
https://gizmodo.com/apple-gobbled-up-a-location-data-startup-to-cure-its-ma-836597157
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