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California rules against reading phone maps while driving
David Brancaccio Apr 9, 2013
Given that it is legal to manipulate other devices in a car, the court suggests that people should take it up with the legislature to change the law if the ruling seems arbitrary.
Apple joins race for indoor mapping technology
Sabri Ben-Achour Mar 25, 2013
Apple's purchase of an indoor mapping startup shows the competition for technology to help people navigate inside airports and stores -- as well as let marketers track consumers more closely.
Google unveils detailed North Korea map
Dan Bobkoff Jan 29, 2013
Google's surprisingly detailed new maps of North Korea offer a view into the isolated nation that the world has never seen before.
Google maps app invades the iPhone
Queena Kim Dec 13, 2012
Google's new maps app was a blockbuster download on its first day. Will Apple ever lure its users back to Apple Maps?
To some, Google Maps app is a win for Apple
Jeff Horwich Dec 13, 2012
The new Google Maps app, released late yesterday for iPhone, may not be so unwelcome.
While Apple apologizes, map app competitors show users the way
Mark Garrison Sep 28, 2012
CEO Tim Cook took to the Apple website Friday to say he's sorry for the company's lousy maps and to steer users to the competition -- who are more than happy to supply the panicking masses with map apps.
Paper or digital? How do you want your map?
Eve Troeh Jun 7, 2012
Mobile map apps are big business, but do they help or hurt our geographical literacy?
Google Maps to give disaster alerts
John Moe Jan 26, 2012
But can I get directions to that tornado? On the bus?
Google Maps will have games, because everything has to be a game because we’re children
John Moe Jan 18, 2012
Tra la la, play play play
