Apple Maps still has some annoying errors that push users towards Google Maps. To reverse the trend, the Cupertino company is now counting on crowdsourcing with a new app for iPhone users – and rewards.
In GPS applications, Google Maps' supremacy has never really wavered. Not even when Apple announced the end of its partnership with Google on iPhones and the launch of its own app. Apple Maps still suffers from many frustrating inaccuracies and sometimes lacks updates. updated on roadworks, diversions, and other temporary changes to the road network.
It must be said that the firm bases its mapping of the world's streets on its own fleet of vans equipped with sensors – which are driven by employees. This operation is a bit rigid and quickly increases costs as the requirement for precision increases. So, the firm decided to try crowdsourcing. By this, understand that Apple is taking advantage of its billions of users worldwide.
Apple launches an application allowing users to correct its maps
This is how an application, Apple Maps Surveyor, begins to appear on the American App Store. The app is currently undergoing limited deployment: it does not appear for all users in the app store. It is coupled with Premise, an app that offers users money when they complete certain tasks via Surveyor. Specifically, this could involve inviting new users.
Or taking photos of specific locations, among other things. When using it in a car, the iPhone must be mounted on a clip in portrait mode – allowing the camera sensors to see their surroundings. For now, the Cupertino company has not given any details on the arrival of this application for more users or other markets such as France.
However, there is little doubt as to a more global rollout. For now, if you notice a problem with what appears in Maps, it is still possible to "Report a problem" directly from the application. However, not all reports are reflected in rapid changes for all users.
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