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iOS 17 to allow for Apple Maps data to be downloaded and viewed offline

A long-awaited feature is en route to iOS 17. Apple Maps will finally catch up to Google Maps on iOS 17 by allowing iPhone users to download maps for offline use. iOS 17 will be released to the public later this year for the iPhone XS and newer and is currently available in beta for […]

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Ford to retain Apple CarPlay functionality for the foreseeable future

Even though General Motors (GM) seems to be planning to phase out Apple’s CarPlay for its infotainment system, Ford seems to be looking to keep Apple’s technology in its vehicles for the foreseeable future. In an interview with Joanna Stern of The Wall Street Journal, Ford CEO Jim Farley spoke about the state of built-in […]

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GM opting for Android Auto over CarPlay for some upcoming vehicles

General Motors may be gradually replacing Apple’s CarPlay system with Android Auto in its vehicles, in favor of an in-house infotainment system developed with Google, leaning on subscription services. While Apple prepped to launch the next generation of CarPlay and teased this in 2022, some automobile manufacturers seemed hesitant. After being late to the game […]

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Apple launches Business Connect tool, offers small businesses a way of promoting their efforts via Apple services

This could come in handy if you’re looking to promote your business. Apple on Wednesday announced its new Business Connect tool, which allows businesses to claim and edit their listings across Apple’s services, similar to Google’s method for allowing businesses to make changes to the way their information appears on the search engine and Google […]

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Google Maps updated to version 5.56, includes new COVID-19 safety data, takeout/delivery stats for local areas

This could definitely help. Google Maps on Tuesday received three new pandemic-related features as well as an expansion of its live transit “crowdedness” status information. The crowdedness data offers the real-time state of transit lines, is crowdsourced, and relies on in-app feedback from users. Prior to the new version, Google Maps only showed the data […]