Apple Maps vs Google Maps while you drive?
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Exactly. And this is one of several reasons why we probably aren't going to see completely hands-free driving perfected any time soon.
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I hope not.
I say that because Maps is just a computer application designed by human beings and we seem to forget the those old rules of thumb: "garbage in, garbage out", "caveat emptor" and "use at your own risk". I highly doubt that there is a mapping and navigation tool (Apple Maps or Garmin or TomTom) that will guarantee that it will never lead you astray.
If, however, you made the decision to stop using Google Maps with no influence from human lemmings stories, good for you!
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Been using Apple maps exclusively now for months. I do not miss Google at all 
That said, traffic rerouting options do appear on Apple maps. And so does real traffic flow. I get no ads on my Apple TV or You Tube or anything from wherever I have been on Apple maps.
That said, traffic rerouting options do appear on Apple maps. And so does real traffic flow. I get no ads on my Apple TV or You Tube or anything from wherever I have been on Apple maps.
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IMHO:
Waze has the best time estimation and ***worst*** interface. I use it for highway driving where I am more concerned with speed traps and hazards than directions. I wish it would give me a green number indicating how far I’m below the limit and a red for above. I don’t need to know 58, I need to know +3. Or +13.
Apple vs Google - I don’t know yet since I have a new phone mount and will be getting a new sized phone. I care most about seeing the map and turn info at the quickest glance possible. Living and lost beats knowing exactly where I need an ambulance.
I really wish any of them would tell me if my turn was at the next light.
Waze has the best time estimation and ***worst*** interface. I use it for highway driving where I am more concerned with speed traps and hazards than directions. I wish it would give me a green number indicating how far I’m below the limit and a red for above. I don’t need to know 58, I need to know +3. Or +13.
Apple vs Google - I don’t know yet since I have a new phone mount and will be getting a new sized phone. I care most about seeing the map and turn info at the quickest glance possible. Living and lost beats knowing exactly where I need an ambulance.
I really wish any of them would tell me if my turn was at the next light.
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I wish Google would just merge Waze and Google Maps. Take the maps, interface, and alternate route suggestions from Google Maps, and add the data reporting features from Waze, all in one app. I don't understand why they haven't done this. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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Alternate route options is great on Waze. Touch the bottom of the map at a red light and a button pops up to show 3 choices based on your current position.
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Google Maps alternates is better than that. It will show alternate routes at intersections with an arrow stating "5 Minutes Faster", or "Similar ETA". You don't need to tap an icon to activate this. I don't want to wait till I'm at a red light to remember to constantly check other options.
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Google Maps alternates is better than that. It will show alternate routes at intersections with an arrow stating "5 Minutes Faster", or "Similar ETA". You don't need to tap an icon to activate this. I don't want to wait till I'm at a red light to remember to constantly check other options.
Another case came up where I wanted to take the 55mph Highway that runs parallel to the 65mph interstate. I hate I-40 but at every exit the software tried to convince me to take it.