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From: Tom Elam <thomas.e.elam@gmail.com>
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Subject: Apple Maps fails another test
Date: Mon, 26 May 2025 10:49:48 -0400
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https://www.makeuseof.com/how-apple-maps-stacks-google-maps/

Apple Maps now has in-app Michelin-reviewed restaurants and hotels.

Quotes:

Apple Maps only displayed Yelp reviews for the longest time. And even 
then, you were just about able to see the preview of these reviews. If 
you wanted more details, you were redirected to Yelp. If you didn’t have 
the Yelp app, you had to download it. With Google Maps, I’ve never had 
to leave the app to get the full picture. This is one of the main 
reasons why I’ve never switched from Google Maps to Apple Maps.

....

Over the last few years, it’s (Apple that is) been quietly launching 
features that are bridging the gap. Its partnership with the Michelin 
Guide, The Infatuation, and Golf Digest is the company’s latest move to 
turn Apple Maps into more than just a navigation tool. Of course, this 
update only helps if you’re looking for fancy places to dine, but it’s 
one step in the right direction to making Apple Maps the go-to app for 
discovering local spots.

....

Despite being in the iOS ecosystem, I’ve always used Google Maps. While 
the navigation experience between the two apps is mostly on par at 
present, Google still does better when it comes to discovering new 
spots. Sure, if you’re only looking to find fine-dining restaurants or 
the best hotels in your city, Apple Maps’ integration with the Michelin 
Guide can prove helpful.

But beyond that, not much has changed for the average user. Google still 
has the upper hand in terms of helping you discover underrated gems and 
casual eateries around you.

So, while Google Maps will continue to be my go-to navigation app, at 
least in the near future, I’m interested to see how Apple Maps evolves 
from here. I hope it soon starts incorporating more in-app insights for 
regular restaurants and hotels as well.


Comment: WTF (What the Find)? For those of us interested in "regular" 
places to eat and stay Apple Maps is still a total fail unless you are 
happy with Yelp reviews.