Answer (1 of 12): Apple provided Google with the best marketing campaign for Google Maps ever seen! So, we are all very thankful :) On a more serious note, maps are very difficult (see e.g., What Makes Google's Maps So Good) and Apple seems to have learned this the hard way. I believe that rushi...
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