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MapsOpener Jailbreak Tweak Makes Google Maps The Default Maps App

BY Dom Esposito on Sun December 16th, 2012

This jailbreak tweak will allow you to set Google Maps as the default maps app on your iOS device.
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Apple Execs ‘Seething’ Over iOS 6 Maps Debacle, Google Maps Approval

BY Bryan M. Wolfe on Fri December 14th, 2012

Apple executives aren't happy about the iOS 6 Maps fiasco, nor having to approve Google Maps.
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Google Maps In The App Store, Say What?

BY Robin Rhys on Thu December 13th, 2012

Google Maps is here! Download it in the App Store now, or watch the show first to see if it's worth it.
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Make Way For Google's Official Maps App, Out Now On iOS

BY Aldrin Calimlim on Wed December 12th, 2012

At long last, the long wait for the return of Google Maps on iOS is over.
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Google Maps Set To Return To iOS As Early As Tonight

BY Bryan M. Wolfe on Wed December 12th, 2012

Google Maps could be returning to iOS devices -- very soon, in fact.
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Opinion: Apple’s Maps Program Is One Accident Away From Being A Total Wreck

BY Bryan M. Wolfe on Mon December 10th, 2012

Apple should do the right thing and pull iOS 6 Maps.
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What Apple’s Approval Of Nokia’s HERE Maps App Could Mean For Google Maps

BY Bryan M. Wolfe on Tue November 20th, 2012

Apple's approval of Nokia's HERE Maps app is likely good news for Google.
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WSJ: Google Will Soon Submit Own Maps App To Apple For Approval

BY Bryan M. Wolfe on Thu November 15th, 2012

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Google is putting the finishing touches on their native Maps app for iOS. Were Apple to accept the app, it would compete directly with the company’s own mapping software that comes preinstalled with iOS 6.
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Google Maps May Never Return To iOS

BY Bryan M. Wolfe on Mon November 05th, 2012

For folks hoping that Google Maps eventually returns to iOS as a separate app, you may be in for a long wait.
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Apple Removes An Unofficial Google-Powered Maps Application From The App Store

BY Joe White on Sat October 13th, 2012

Apple has removed an unofficial Google-powered maps application from the App Store.
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The AppAdvice Week In Review Looks At The iPad Mini, iPhone 5 Lightning Accessories, iOS 6 Maps And More

BY Bryan M. Wolfe on Sun October 07th, 2012

In two weeks, Apple could unveil the iPad Mini. These and other stories were addressed during the week that was.
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Google Street View Comes Back Into View On iOS Via Updated Google Maps Web App

BY Aldrin Calimlim on Thu October 04th, 2012

Are you missing Google Street View on iOS 6? Well, you'll be happy to know that it has made its comeback via the official Google Maps Web app.
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Google Street View For iOS Is Upon Us

BY Bryan M. Wolfe on Wed October 03rd, 2012

Google Street View is set to arrive for the iPhone and iPad.
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Improving Apple's Maps Program Isn't As Simple As Convincing Customers To Use It

BY Bryan M. Wolfe on Mon October 01st, 2012

Fixing iOS 6 Apple Maps won't be easy, nor will it happen overnight. Here are some of the steps necessary to get Apple back on the road.
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The AppAdvice Week In Review: As Criticism Mounted Apple Admitted Maps Mistakes

BY Bryan M. Wolfe on Sun September 30th, 2012

Apple is probably happy that last week is over. Despite promising iPhone 5 sales, the last week in September wasn't a great one for the company on a number of fronts.
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