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Apple Stops Calling Maps 'the Most Beautiful, Powerful Mapping Service Ever'

Posted September 29, 2012 at 5:21pm by iClarified · 21572 views
Apple has altered wording on its website that referred to its new Maps application as 'the most beautiful, powerful mapping service ever', notes iDaily.de.

The description of Maps has been altered from:

Designed by Apple from the ground up, Maps gives you turn-by-turn spoken directions, interactive 3D views, and the stunning Flyover feature. All of which may just make this app the most beautiful, powerful mapping service ever.

to...

Designed by Apple from the ground up, Maps gives you turn-by-turn spoken directions, interactive 3D views, and the stunning Flyover feature. All in a beautiful vector-based interface that scales and zooms with ease.

This follows harsh criticism from the press and users over a service that was launched before it was ready and is far behind Google Maps which iPhone users had become accustomed to. Yesterday, Apple CEO Tim Cook apologized for the service's shortcomings.

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