After Google dropped premier Japanese map data supplier Zenrin in March, Google Maps Japan quality took a nose dive as steep as Zenrin’s stock price. Nikkei reports a comment from […]
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Apple Maps Japan Vans Up Close
Lots of folks are tweeting pictures of Apple Maps image collection vans now that they are blitzing Tokyo. Close up views of the right side are very interesting, showing a […]
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Apple Maps Japan Reboot Challenge: Real Progress
Now that Apple Maps image collection white Subaru vans are out and about in force with lots of people tweeting about it, it looks like Apple Maps has finally gotten […]
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Apple Maps Expands Japan Image Collection Effort
After a small start in 2018 limited to parts of Tokyo and Chiba, Apple has greatly expanded their map data image collection efforts in Japan. It’s a much more ramped […]
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Google Maps has a Apple Maps meltdown in Japan
Early this month Google Japan announced new features for Japanese users that would include better map data and easier navigation. Instead of “in 100 meters turn left”, Google Maps now […]
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Google Maps Peeing Again? Reverse Vishing attacks reported in Asia
Google Maps is reportedly experiencing another security problem somewhat similar to the 2015 Map Maker debacle that allowed spammers, hackers and other merry makers to directly edit and wreak havoc […]